Free Lectures
The Sheppy Dog Fund Lectures
The Sheppy Dog Fund Lecture has been established to address the topics of art, religion, and history, and is funded annually by The Sheppy Dog Fund, Dr. Alan Klein, Advisor.
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SHEPPY DOG FUND LECTURE
Dr. Noah Charney, Guest Lecturer
Dr. Noah Charney, the internationally acclaimed bestselling author and art historian specializing in art crime, will present two independent lectures on the same day. Following each lecture is a Q&A and book signing in the Lobby. Pre-register to enjoy a boxed lunch for $13 with complementary tea and coffee prepared by the Palette Café from 12:00p to 1:30p in Isabel Hall.
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The Thefts of the Mona Lisa
July 18 | 2p | FIA Theater | FREE Admission
Dr. Noah Charney, Guest Lecturer
Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait, the Mona Lisa, is without doubt the world’s most famous painting. It achieved its fame not only because it is a remarkable example of Renaissance portraiture, created by an acclaimed artistic and scientific genius, but because of its criminal history. The Mona Lisa was stolen in 1911 by an Italian man that was under the mistaken belief that the Mona Lisa had been stolen during the Napoleonic era, and he wished to take back for Italy one of his country’s greatest treasures. His successful theft of the painting from the Louvre, the farcical manhunt that followed, and the subsequent trial in Florence were highly publicized, sparking international media attention, and catapulting an already admired painting into stratospheric heights of fame. Charney’s lecture reveals the art and criminal history of the Mona Lisa.
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Brushed Aside: The Untold Story of Women in Art
July 18 | 6p | FIA Theater | FREE Admission
Dr. Noah Charney, Guest Lecturer
How many female artists can you name? Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Marina Abramovic? What about female curators, critics, patrons, collectors, muses, models, and art influencers? Dr. Charney will discuss the role, influence, and empowerment of women through art—including women artists, but going beyond those who have taken up a brush or a chisel. He will show that not only have there been scores of great women artists throughout history, but that great women have shaped the story of art.
Art Lecture
Coffee with a Curator
Presented every Feb, April, Oct & Dec
Coffee with a Curator is a focused, theme-oriented presentation on a variety of topics related to the FIA’s permanent collection/special exhibitions. The talk is presented by one of the FIA’s curators or an invited speaker. Coffee will be served.
Upcoming Book Discussions
The Thefts of the Mona Lisa | SHEPPY DOG FUND LECTURE
Thursday, July 18
2:00pm
Location: FIA Theater
FREE Admission | Dr. Noah Charney, Guest Lecturer Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait, the Mona Lisa, is without doubt the world’s most famous painting. It achieved its fame not only because it is a remarkable example of Renaissance portraiture, created by an acclaimed artistic and scientific genius, but because of its criminal history.…
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Brushed Aside: The Untold Story of Women in Art | SHEPPY DOG FUND LECTURE
Thursday, July 18
6:00pm
Location: FIA Theater
Brushed Aside: The Untold Story of Women in Art July 18 | 6p | FIA Theater | FREE Admission Dr. Noah Charney, Guest Lecturer How many female artists can you name? Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Marina Abramovic? What about female curators, critics, patrons, collectors, muses, models, and art influencers? Dr. Charney will…
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