Takeout Tuesdays: Lunchtime Conversations About Art

Tues, Apr 29 • 12:00 PM

Asian Art Museum

About this event

Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive lunchtime encounters with selected artworks from the collection, focusing on the theme "Tree & Serpent." Participants will gather via Zoom to explore compelling works using high-resolution images, uncovering fun facts and joining in the conversation. This event promises engaging discussions about art and culture.

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