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Museum Meetings consist of a series of conversations dedicated to various aspects of art and museums, including art history, photography, anthropology, collecting, curation, techniques and media, conservation, and the role of museums and archives in society today. It originates in the Acton Collection at Villa La Pietra and expands to other art spaces in Florence and Italy. It is designed to attract a multidisciplinary group of students, not just those studying art or art history. All the meetings are conceived as discussions and envisage an active participation. Francesca Baldry, Collection Manager at Villa La Pietra, organizes the meetings and welcomes suggestions from students.
Tuesday, September 3, 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Limonaia, Villa La Pietra)
The Estate and Collections of Villa La Pietra: History, Practice, and Engagement
With an introduction to Museum Meetings and Terra Firma programs by Francesca Baldry, Villa La Pietra Collection Manager, and Nick Dakin Elliot, La Pietra Horticultural Associate.
Be inspired by Villa La Pietra and the Tuscan Villa Estate that is home to NYU Florence, and learn about the many opportunities that are planned for the semester.
In collaboration with Terra Firma
Wednesday, September 11, 12:00 – 1:15 PM (Villa La Pietra)
(Light lunch included)
From a Family Collection to a House Museum
Tour and discussion.
Monday, September 30, 1:30 – 2:45 PM (Villa La Pietra)
(Light lunch included)
Ongoing Activities at Villa La Pietra
Visit to the Conservation Studio with the conservators followed by a conversation over lunch.
Wednesday, October 2, 1:30 – 2:45 PM (Villa La Pietra)
(Light lunch included)
Growing Up at the Villa: The Adventures of the Acton Boys
Interactive tour of the exhibition and workshop.
Thursday, October 17, 1:30 – 2:45 PM (Villa La Pietra)
(Light lunch included)
Visit to the Acton Photograph Archive
Visit to the archive with the digital archivist, followed by a conversation over lunch.
Friday, October 25, 9:30 – 11:30 AM (Florence)
Visit to the Stefano Bardini Museum
A special visit to the museum and photo archive collection.
Monday, October 28, 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Villa La Pietra)
The Holy Family by Giorgio Vasari in the Acton Collection
A conversation commemorating Vasari on the 450th year from his death.
Thursday, October 31, 7:00 – 7:45 PM (Villa La Pietra)
Halloween Tour of Villa La Pietra
Student-led tour of the collection followed by a workshop and trick-or-treats in the Limonaia.
In collaboration with OSL
Friday, November 8, All day
Field Trip to Arezzo
Visit to the city, Ivan Bruschi house museum, and the Giorgio Vasari: The Theater of Virtues exhibition.
Dates and times are subject to change. Check e-mails and notices for updates.
R.S.V.P. required for all lectures at lapietra.reply@nyu.edu or lapietra.events@nyu.edu
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