Art Study Center Seminar: A Closer Look at the Forbes Pigment Collection
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Join conservation coordinator Alison Cariens for an exploration of the history of the pigments in our famed Forbes Pigment Collection.
Sign-up Information
Ages: 14 to Adults.
Children age 14 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
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- Specific dates
Tuesday, January 7 – Friday, January 17
Free admission, but registration is required. You can register by clicking on the event on this form, beginning on Tuesday, January 7.
Cost
This Event is free!
Location
- In-person only.
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
Neighborhood 9
Dates and Times
Friday, January 17 11AM – 12PM
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program to allow sufficient time to sign in at the Art Study Center reception desk (Level 4), and be prepared to present a photo ID.
Additional information
Join conservation coordinator Alison Cariens for a closer look at pigments in our famed Forbes Pigment Collection. We’ll discuss the history of the collection, the function of the materials within our conservation labs, and the significance of the collection as a “library of color.” Together, we will also delve into the story behind each featured pigment and discuss how each lends a unique window into the history of human creativity.
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Last updated January 6, 2025.
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