Gallery Talk about Wafaa Bilal’s 168:01
NOMA curators will be present to discuss artist Wafaa Bilal’s interactive installation 168:01 on view in the exhibition Bodies of Knowledge. The work is comprised of a large bookshelf filled with blank, white books which symbolizes the burning and looting of libraries in Baghdad during the 2003 American invasion of Iraq. Museum visitors are invited to transform the shelves from austere white to color by donating a book that will ultimately be shipped to Baghdad.
Safar musical performance with Mahmoud Chouki and Helen Gillet
Throughout the run of Bodies of Knowledge, Mahmoud Chouki will create a new musical composition and series of site-specific performances for the exhibition, collectively titled Safar, that explore how music can speak across cultural divides to envision new forms of dialogue between East and West. Chouki will be joined by New Orleans-based Belgian cellist, composer, and singer Helen Gillet.
Friday Nights at NOMA: Screening of Shirin Neshat’s Women Without Men | Music by Lucho | Artful Palate cooking demonstration
Friday Nights at NOMA features an exciting lineup of programs in 2019: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. All galleries, the Museum Shop, and Café NOMA remain open until 9 pm.
Artist’s Choice Film Series: La Jetée
Bodies of Knowledge brings together ten international contemporary artists to reflect on the role that language plays in archiving and asserting our cultural identities. In conjunction with this exhibition, NOMA will be screening movies selected by these artists that reflect their inspirations, interests, and ideals. Manon Bellet has selected La Jetée, a French science-fiction short film from 1962.
Gallery Talk: An Ideal Unity: The Bauhaus and Beyond with Curatorial Associate Anne Roberts
Gallery talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Join Curatorial Associate Anne Roberts for a discussion about the exhibition An Ideal Unity: The Bauhaus and Beyond.
Book Club Discussion Group
Join fellow book lovers as we read and discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art, artists, art museums, NOMA’s collections and exhibitions. The book selection for August is The Brilliant History of Color in Art by Victoria Finlay.
Friday Nights at NOMA: Safar musical performance with Mahmoud Chouki, Cyrille Aimee, and Ricardo Pascal | Artful Palate cooking demonstration
Friday Nights at NOMA features an exciting lineup of programs in 2019: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. All galleries, the Museum Shop, and Café NOMA remain open until 9 pm.
Family Festival – “Play it Cool”
Take a break from the summer heat and bring the whole family to NOMA for a special festival with indoor activities for all ages. Admission will be free from 10 am to 3 pm and the day will be filled with family-oriented activities.
Artist’s Choice Film Series: Sidewalk Stories
Bodies of Knowledge brings together ten international contemporary artists to reflect on the role that language plays in archiving and asserting our cultural identities. In conjunction with this exhibition, NOMA will be screening movies selected by these artists that reflect their inspirations, interests, and ideals. Artist's Choice Film Series Saturday, June 29, 2 pm | Adriana...
Gallery Talk about Wafaa Bilal’s 168:01
NOMA curators will be present to discuss artist Wafaa Bilal's interactive installation 168:01 in the exhibition Bodies of Knowledge. The work is comprised of a large bookshelf filled with blank, white books which symbolizes the burning and looting of libraries in Baghdad during the 2003 American invasion of Iraq. Museum visitors are invited to transform...
Museum Highlights Tour
NOMA docents guide visitors on hour-long tours of either the permanent collection or special exhibitions. Tours are free with NOMA admission. Meet in the Great Hall to join in.
Labor Day – Special Holiday Hours
NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be open on Labor Day for special holiday hours from noon to 5 pm.