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Decoding the Antikythera Mechanism

The Antikythera Mechanism, often described as the oldest analogue “computer,” was a device dating to the 2nd BCE used for astronomical calculations, including predicting eclipses. Pieces of the bronze device and its wooden case were first discovered in 1901 off the Greek island of Antikythera, from which it takes its name. The pieces are today in the National Archeological Museum of Athens, and scholars continue to study it today to understand its functions. The Fairfield University Art Museum is excited…

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September 12, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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200 Barlow Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824 United States

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Free

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The Antikythera Mechanism, often described as the oldest analogue “computer,” was a device dating to the 2nd BCE used for astronomical calculations, including predicting eclipses. Pieces of the bronze device and its wooden case were first discovered in 1901 off the Greek island of Antikythera, from which it takes its name. The pieces are today in the National Archeological Museum of Athens, and scholars continue to study it today to understand its functions.
The Fairfield University Art Museum is excited to have a model of the Antikythera Mechanism on loan from the Herakleidon Museum in Athens, Greece from September 2024-June 2025. On Thursday, September 12, at 5:30 p.m., Jeffrey Price will give a talk on the legacy of his father, Dr. Derek J. de Solla Price, whose 1970’s work was pivotal in clarifying the purpose of the Antikythera Mechanism as an early “planetary computer.”
His talk will take place in the Barone Campus Center in the Dogwood Room.

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Lifetime of Looking: Women in Art

Lifetime of Looking is a public program at the Bruce for adults experiencing cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, and their family members and caregivers. During this guided, interactive program, trained educators provide the opportunity for conversation and discussion through art on exhibit and art-making opportunities. Programs take place one Thursday each month from 2-3:30pm. The program is free with museum admission and advanced registration is required. Please contact Kathleen Holko at kholko@brucemuseum.org or (203) 413-6741 to sign up or…

Bruce Museum

The Artful Evening Series: Get Creative With Us!

Join us for the Artful Evening series! Bring your own projects or enjoy the tips from educator, Elizabeth Vienneau. Attendees will enjoy relaxing tutorials, while viewing the Dawn & Dusk: Tonalism in Connecticut exhibit in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries. Art supplies will be provided! Please note: This event is in-person only and will not be streamed. Seating is limited–please register in advance.

Bellermine Hall – Fairfield University

All In This Together: Highlights from our Printmaking Programs

All In This Together: Highlights from our Printmaking Programs Exhibition Dates: March 4-30, 2025 Over the past 12 months, the Center for Contemporary Printmaking has facilitated the printmaking projects of dozens of artists. We’ve hosted Artists-in-Residence, conducted collaboration and editioning services, offered workshops across a spectrum of printmaking processes, and mentored high school students through our Grace Ross Shanley Fellowship Program. Our March 2025 Exhibition highlights some of the prints that have been produced at CCP through our suite of…

Center for Contemporary Printmaking

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