Director's Lecture Series
The Director's Lecture Series, initiated in 2013 by Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director Dr. Janne Sirén, was an annual series of six lectures that provided a unique opportunity to learn about a particular topic. Past series explored the history of museums, the development of the modern definition of the artist, artistic genres, and the significance of key works in the Albright-Knox's collection. The series was designed and presented by Dr. Sirén, with Deputy Director Dr. Joe Lin-Hill and Senior Curator Dr. Cathleen Chaffee.
The Director's Lecture Series ended with the 2016–2017 season.
Director's Lecture Series 2016–2017
Six Unforgettable Artworks in the Albright-Knox Collection
Presented by Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director Dr. Janne Sirén, as well as Deputy Director Dr. Joe Lin-Hill and Curator Dr. Cathleen Chaffee
Director's Lecture Series 2015–2016
The Orders of Modern Art: Reinvented Traditions, 1750–Today
Presented by Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director Dr. Janne Sirén, as well as Deputy Director Dr. Joe Lin-Hill and Curator Dr. Cathleen Chaffee
Director's Lecture Series 2014–2015
The Birth, Rise, and Evolution of Avant-Garde Art
Presented by Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director Dr. Janne Sirén, as well as Deputy Director Dr. Joe Lin-Hill and Curator Dr. Cathleen Chaffee
Director's Lecture Series 2013–2014
All About Museums: A Brief History from Renaissance Cabinets of Curiosity to Contemporary Hubs of Creativity, 1400–Present
Presented by Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director Dr. Janne Sirén
Program Sponsors
The Director's Lecture Series is made possible, in part, through the generous support of HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Additional support has been provided by WSF Industries, Inc.
The Director's Lecture Series is made possible, in part, through the generous support of HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Additional support has been provided by WSF Industries, Inc.
