Embassy of Sweden proudly presents the exhibition “Dreamland” by Swedish
photographer Helene Schmitz. “Dreamland” opens Thursday, March 25, with a virtual presentation of
the exhibition and a moderated conversation with the artist.
WHEN: Thursday, March 25, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (ET)
• Welcome Remarks by Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter
• Presentation of Exhibition
• Conversation Between Helene Schmitz and Cultural Counselor Helene Larsson Pousette
• Q&A Session with Participants
RSVP: The event will take place on Zoom. Please register.
Helene Schmitz’s work is a photographic account of the unprecedented extraction and depletion of natural resources in Sweden. “Dreamland” consists of two photography series that examine human-
induced changes in bedrock and forest at two different locations: “The Bedrock” focuses on the Aitik mine outside Gällivare and “The Forest” displays the aftermath of a forest fire in former production
forests of Västmanland.
Schmitz links her photographs to the rich tradition of landscape painting, using a large-format,
analogue camera that lets the spectator observe both the overall vista and the small details. She calls
her photographs in the “Dreamland” series “a meditation on man’s relation to nature—a global, highly
industrialized and automated transformation of landscapes.”
Where There Is a Woman There Is Magic: Women’s History Month Virtual Festival
Saturday, March 27, 11 a.m.
Online via Zoom
Join the Portrait Gallery in a virtual celebration of women making history! We will explore the online exhibition “Where There Is a Woman There Is Magic,” which highlights leaders in sports, arts, science and activism. It is part of a day-long lineup featuring events and activities for participants of all ages, including workshops, speakers, art activities and more! More information available soon.
Where There Is a Woman, There Is Magic: Women’s History Month Virtual Festival
Saturday, March 27, 11 a.m.
Zoom, registration required
Join the Portrait Gallery in a virtual celebration of women making history. We will explore the online exhibition “Where There Is a Woman, There Is Magic,” which highlights leaders in sports, arts, science and activism. It is part of a day-long lineup featuring events and activities for participants of all ages, including workshops, speakers, art activities and a special “visit” from The Washington Ballet. More information available soon.
You’re invited to an exclusive virtual tour of She’s Got the Look: Fashion from the ‘80s exhibit!
We are excited to team up with FGIDC Detroit to bring you a virtual fashion exhibit tour that is sure to transport you back in time with rad fashions and music from the decade, curated by Ken Weber of Martini Consignment.
Explore more than 60 stellar looks from top designers of the ‘80s, including Thierry Mugler, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Bob Mackie, Emanuel Ungaro, Givenchy and Valentino. Freak out over original costumes & accessories from shows like “Dynasty”, “Dallas”, “Hart to Hart” and “Charlie’s Angels”. Wig out over a gallery of iconic ‘80s hairstyles designed by TONI&GUY as an homage to the brand’s rich Dallas history and standout style that spans decades and ignites trends.
Register at the link below.
Wednesday, March 31
7:00-8:00 p.m. ET
Registrants will receive the Zoom link via email.
In Dialogue: Smithsonian Objects and Social Justice
Thursday, April 8, 5 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Heighten your civic awareness through conversations about art, history and material culture. Each month, educators from the National Portrait Gallery will partner with colleagues from across the Smithsonian to discuss how historical objects from their respective collections speak to today’s social justice issues. How can the desire for cultural recognition spark activism? Together with our co-hosts from the National Museum of the American Indian, we will explore questions of identity and assimilation in relation to a portrait of activist Zitkála-Šá (Yankton Sioux), also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, an outspoken critic of Indian boarding schools, and a 19th century Carlisle Indian Industrial School student uniform. Free—Registration required.
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Shakespeare Family Fe
Link: https://www.shakespearet
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Shakespeare Family Fe
Link: https://www.shakespearet
WHAT BMA x NMWA: CounterstoryJoin us for BMA x NMWA, a livestreamed monthly talk show co-presented by The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) and the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA). In this episode, educators from both museums welcome Filipino-American artist Stephanie Syjuco and Hannah Shambroom, co-curator of the special exhibition Sonya Clark: Tatter, Bristle, and Mend, on view at NMWA through May 31, 2021. Syjuco discusses her three-part installation Stephanie Syjuco: Vanishing Point (Overlay), on view at the BMA through May 16, 2021, which examines how images construct and fortify white supremacy and exclusionary narratives of history and citizenship. Shambroom shares mixed-media sculptures by artist Sonya Clark that address race and visibility, explore Blackness and redress history. Clark’s work manifests ancestral bonds and reasserts the Black presence in histories from which it has been pointedly omitted. WHERE WHEN PRICE |
Floral Design How-To | Enduring Spring
Friday, April 16, 2021, 1:30-2:15 p.m.
Join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, and she shares how to create a floral arrangement that celebrates the spring bounty, featuring tulips, hyacinths, hydrangeas, and flowering branches, inspired by the special exhibition The Porcelain Flowers of Vladimir Kanevsky.
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword: It’s a way of life. Fast fashion and harmful manufacturing processes play all too real a role in the state of our environment. Join us and learn more about how experts in fashion and beauty are minimizing their carbon footprint and putting ethics first.
MODERATOR
Lindsey Evans – Founder, Curated Classix; Stylist & Creative Director, Lindsey Evans Studio
SPEAKERS
Joelle Firzli – CEO & Co-Founder, Tribute
Allie Gardner – Business Development Manager, Good Weaves International
Darah Jones – Founder & Fashion Designer, The Meraki Label
Allyson Welch – Founder & CEO, Thyrst Beauty Co
Register at the link below.
Thursday, April 22
7:00-8:00 p.m. ET
Registrants will receive the Zoom link via email.
