What happens when you turn yourself over to the hands of an artist? Who decides what you wear for your portrait, and what message will your image send…

Sargent painted some eye-catching portraits of men, but his provocative visions of women stole the show, asserting his bold Parisian style. Beyond his…

You know the paintings; now focus on the fashion within the art by taking a look at the sumptuous textiles, elegant silhouettes, and architectural…

Sargent admired the unusual beauty of American socialite Virginie Avegno Gautreau and convinced her to pose for a portrait—a calculated bid for…

Discover the visual pleasures of the London art scene in the years around John Singer Sargent’s 1886 move from Paris to Thames-side Chelsea. From the…

Women in Renaissance Italy influenced their time much more than history has recognized. By looking at Italian art from the 14th to early 17th century…

Engage students with the art of two contemporary African American artists: Diedrick Brackens and Stephen Hamilton. Join a curator and an educator from…

Join a curator and an educator from the MFA in a conversation about Toshiko Takaezu, a multimedia artist who created ceramics, bronzes, textiles, and…

Hear from celebrated pianist, composer, and performance artist Jason Moran about his role in curating and stewarding the recently opened Louis…

Spend an afternoon with acclaimed artist and curator Dyani White Hawk (Sičáŋǧu Lakota) as she discusses her expansive artistic practice, which…