Takeout Tuesdays: Lunchtime Conversations About Art

Tues, May 6 • 12:00 PM

Asian Art Museum

About this event

"Take out" a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive lunchtime encounters with selected artworks from the collection. We’ll gather on Zoom to look closely at compelling works using high-resolution images and uncover fun facts. Each weekly session explores a different topic; unmute to join the conversation.

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