Opening Celebration: Light Is a Plastic Medium

Celebrate the opening of Light Is a Plastic Medium: The Photography of Carlotta Corpron with a special evening suitable for visitors of all ages. Step inside our survey of work by the American abstract photographer and educator whose investigations into the poetics of light and form and innovative use of technology between the mid 1930s-1950s supported the establishment of photography as fine art. Learn more about Carlotta Corpron (1901-1988), her life and artistic achievements with talks by leading experts in the field including a return visit by Katy Hessel, art historian and founder of @thegreatwomenartists. Attendance will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis as gallery space allows. 6 pm: Curator Tour: Betsy Johnson 7 pm: Insights: Katy Hessel on Carlotta Corpron All galleries will be open. Circle back to some of our talked-about exhibitions: Big Things for Big Rooms Mark Bradford: Pickett's Charge Laurie Anderson: Four Talks Adam Pendleton: Love, Queen Catch Revolutions: Art from the Hirshhorn Collection, 1860-1960 before it closes on Nov. 1. This exploration of the Museum's extensive holdings received a final rotation. Discover masterworks by major figures like the American modernist painter  Jacob Lawrence  and contemporary abstractionist  Lesley Vance  and new acquisitions, including a striking sculpture by  Thomas Houseago . Cap off the night by treating yourself to delicious refreshments for purchase from our partners at Dolcezza.