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A Closer Look

Join Curator of Art Dr. Tracy Bonfitto for an in-depth exploration of artworks from the Center's collections.

Each video features a detailed analysis of the composition, techniques used by the artist, and history behind each piece in under five-minutes.


Robert Rauschenberg with Andrei Voznesensky – Echo When (1978)


John Biggers – Mother and Children (1952)


Leonora Carrington – Tuesday (1987)


Thomas Hart Benton – Homeward Bound (The Race) (1942)


Frida Kahlo – Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird (1940)