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HESCAH Talk: “Los Carpinteros and the Meaning of Beauty: An Argument about Activism and Visuality in Cuban Art”

Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United States

Rachel Weiss, Professor (emerita), School of the Art Institute of Chicago will present “Los Carpinteros and the Meaning of Beauty: An Argument about Activism and Visuality in Cuban Art.” Made possible by the Harn Eminent Scholar Chair in Art History (HESCAH) program.    Image credit: Los Carpinteros, Granada de manos, 2004. Daros Latinamerica Collection, Zürich

Free

Art & Mindfulness: Appreciating Beauty

Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United States

This series of guided meditations, led by instructors from the UF Mindfulness team, is inspired by art in the Harn collections and held at the museum. Take a break from your regular schedule to slow down, experience stillness, and re-charge.  Forty minutes of guided meditation is followed by an art spotlight tour. Please register through […]

Free

SOUNDS MOVES: Music & Dance

Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United States

Inspired by the exhibition Metamorphosis: Reshaping Contemporary Art, six undergrad and graduate composers from the UF School of Music premiere works in a collaboration with New York-based BlackBox Ensemble, featuring the performance of undergraduate dancemakers under the direction of Dr. Joan Frosch, School of Theatre and Dance. This one-of-a-kind sonic/somatic dialog is suitable for all […]

Free

Art & Mindfulness: Seeing, Sensing, Savoring

Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United States

This series of guided meditations, led by instructors from the UF Mindfulness team, is inspired by art in the Harn collections and held at the museum. Take a break from your regular schedule to slow down, experience stillness, and re-charge.  Forty minutes of guided meditation is followed by an art spotlight tour. Please register through […]

Free

Art After Dark: Museum Nights: Holidays in the Tropics

Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United States

Celebrate the upcoming holidays while delving into the works of Cuba on view in Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art. Join us for tours, art activities, performances and more. Refreshments will be served.   Image credit: Alex Hernandez, “Comfort Pattern 56, from the series “Habana-Miami”,” 2013, Collection of Susie […]

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Art After Dark: Museum Nights: Get (Sur)Real!

Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United States

Liberate your imagination and join us for Museum Nights: Get (Sur)Real! Embark on a peculiar journey through our newest exhibition Surrealism at the Harn. In this dreamscape you will experience fantastic gallery talks, fanciful performances, funky creative activities and (re)Freshing snacks. If you’re not careful you may have a revolutionary encounter.   Image credit: Gertrude […]

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Fresh Flower Workshop Valentine’s Day Arrangement

Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United States

We’re excited to offer a fun and creative afternoon at the Harn Museum of Art on Saturday, February 10, 2 – 4 pm! Surround yourself with art + blooms, and Iron & Clay will guide you through the process of designing and creating your own seasonal fresh flower arrangement, the perfect way to spend a […]

“Gateway to Himalayan Art” Exhibition Opening

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

A traveling exhibition organized by the Rubin Museum of Art opens at the Harn Museum of Art on February 13. "Gateway to Himalayan Art" introduces the main forms, concepts, meanings and traditions of Himalayan art and cultures. The exhibition features 110 objects from the Rubin Museum’s collection as well as multimedia elements—audio, videos, essays, maps […]

free

“Gateway to Himalayan Art” Exhibition Opening

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

A traveling exhibition organized by the Rubin Museum of Art opens at the Harn Museum of Art on February 13. "Gateway to Himalayan Art" introduces the main forms, concepts, meanings and traditions of Himalayan art and cultures. The exhibition features 110 objects from the Rubin Museum’s collection as well as multimedia elements—audio, videos, essays, maps […]

free

Art After Dark: Museum Nights: Gateway to Asia

Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United States

Enter our gateway to art and culture from the Himalayas and throughout Asia at Museum Nights. Enjoy tours and activities related to the Gateway to Himalayan Art exhibition and other cultures on view in the Contemporary and Asian art galleries. This is an ongoing program made possible by the generous support of UF Student Government […]

Free