Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month a little early! Explore the mesmerizing digital exhibition Leo Villareal: Interstellar and enjoy an evening of games and creative art-making. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (@kalamazooinstituteofarts)
Explore how a variety of apps and digital tools can be used to help artists working in traditional media. Artist Kris Walker will lead a discussion of the ways in which technology can assist the contemporary artist, from creating references to organizing artwork catalogs. We’ll discuss a wide range of methods by which artists can…
Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 - 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
Step into a world of ink and imagination! Join us as we explore the beauty of Chinese ink paintings. We’ll discover how artists use ink to create amazing scenes full of life and movement. Get ready to spot delicate brushstrokes and bold splashes.
During this Gallery Gathering, we will take a closer look at Liu Kuo Sung’s Which is Earth No. 42, part of the artist’s Space Series that was inspired by photographs of Earth taken from the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. This piece is included in the exhibition Ink Rhapsody: The Art of the Lingnan Masters…
Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 - 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
** Please note the time for this event was listed incorrectly in an email. The correct time for this ArtBreak is Wednesday, August 27 from 12–1pm. ** Artist Julia Wang, a fourth-generation disciple of the Lingnan School, reveals the historical significance of this influential movement in Chinese ink painting, tracing its roots to ancient times.…
Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 - 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
Step into a night where art meets science! Join us at 6pm for a guided tour of the mesmerizing digital creations of Leo Villareal, where code and light come together to make art. Afterward, dive into some exciting projects that mix science, art, and creativity! If you are unable to join us right at 6:00,…
by Sarah B. Hart About the Book: Dr. Sarah Hart argues that literature and mathematics complement each other in illustrating humanity’s journey. Books like Moby Dick, Alice in Wonderland, and Jurassic Park feature mathematical ideas that deepen their meaning. Through humor and insight, this exploration reveals how recognizing math in literature can enrich our appreciation…
Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 - 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
Using book pages, create artistic bookish buttons to proudly display! All supplies will be provided.