Calendar: Saturday, January 31, 2009

Explore the strong statues and mighty paintings in the Museum.

Explore the strong statues and mighty paintings in the Museum.

This panel discussion, moderated by Elvis Mitchell, interviewer for The Black List Project, continues the exhibition’s consideration of how race, history, and each individual's striving shape and enrich their stories of success. The discussion will center on what the next four years might hold for Black women now that First Lady Obama and her daughters have moved into the White House. Panelists will include Studio Museum in Harlem Director and Chief Curator Thelma Golden, acclaimed artist Lorna Simpson , and CNN Entertainment Correspondent Lola Ogunnaike .

Kabir Singh, a Student Guide, leads an interactive gallery talk on text and authority in art from ancient to contemporary times. Learn more about Museum tours and the Student Guide program.

Cihan Tekay, a Student Guide, leads an interactive gallery talk in 21: Selections of Contemporary Art from the Brooklyn Museum about representation and resistance in contemporary art. Learn more about Museum tours and the Student Guide program.