Object of the Month - Facing North, Looking West, Guanyu Xu
Dates and Times for this Past Event
- Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 11:30am
- Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 11:30am
- Thursday, Aug 7, 2025 11:30am
- Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 11:30am
Location
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central Ave
Details
Join Museum Docents for an in-depth exploration of a single work of art. These 30-minute, interactive gallery talks spark connections and conversation about the featured object’s history, meaning, and relationship to other works in the collection. Spanning nearly the entire history of photography, Funny Business: Photography and Humor offers a fascinating look at how artists have used visual humor not just to entertain, but also as a form of resistance. Join Docent David Dupree as he explores the techniques behind photographic humor and delves into why artists across generations have embraced it as a powerful tool in their work. Included with general admission.
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