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The most comprehensive retrospective of the prolific painter and long-revered teacher.

Sep 29, 2019–Jan 5, 2020

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Special Programs

Constitution Happy Hour
Fridays, October 4 & 18, November 1 & 15, December 6, 6–8 PM
Guided, topical conversations about the US Constitution and its role in our democracy—with drinks!
From the book cover for 'And How Are You, Dr. Sacks?' a biographical memoir of Oliver Sacks

Conversations

Remembering Oliver Sacks
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019 7:30pm
Mona Simpson and Lawrence Weschler talk about the life and death of Weschler's longtime friend Oliver Sacks.
Screenings

Heavy Craving
Friday Oct 18, 2019 7:30pm
Director-screenwriter Hsieh Pei-ju kicks off the Archive’s Taiwan Biennial Film Festival with the North American premiere of her feature debut.

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Image: Charles White, Love Letter #1, 1971. The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Purchase. Photo by Ed Glendinning

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