Gallery Talk | Envisioning the Trojan Horse: Homer, Tiepolo, and Christopher Nolan

The Odyssey by Homer has inspired countless artists across time, media, and cultures. The epic story of the Trojan Horse and fall of Troy was fantasized in film by Christopher Nolan this year, bringing Odysseus’s journey to life for today’s audiences. Join Vincent Tomasso, Associate Professor of Classical Studies at Trinity College and Oliver Tostmann, Susan Morse Hilles Curator of European Art, for a lively discussion about Homer’s legacy in the arts.

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November 21, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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The Odyssey by Homer has inspired countless artists across time, media, and cultures. The epic story of the Trojan Horse and fall of Troy was fantasized in film by Christopher Nolan this year, bringing Odysseus’s journey to life for today’s audiences. Join Vincent Tomasso, Associate Professor of Classical Studies at Trinity College and Oliver Tostmann, Susan Morse Hilles Curator of European Art, for a lively discussion about Homer’s legacy in the arts.

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Artist Conversation | Artist to Artist in the Batey: Luis Cotto and Victor Pacheco

Free admission all day during Second Saturdays. The batey was a sacred space for gathering used by the indigenous Taíno peoples of Puerto Rico, now reimagined in ¡Batey Boricua! as a space for active discussion and dialogue. Join us for a conversation between exhibiting artists Luis Cotto and Victor Pacheco, about their creative journeys and current practices. Registration encouraged. Meet outside the Museum Shop.

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AMERICA ABROAD: Art, Architecture, and Diplomacy – Works from the FAPE Collection

Presented on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 40th anniversary of the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE), the exhibition offers rare public access to artworks typically seen only at US embassies—spaces not generally open to the public—and explores how art and architecture have shaped the United States’ diplomatic presence abroad from the Cold War to today. It draws from FAPE’s Site-Specific, Print, and Photography collections and includes maquettes of sculptures commissioned…

The Onera Foundation

Family Days: Animals on the Edge

Looking for creative, engaging activities for the whole family? AMP’s Family Days offer an exciting lineup of hands-on activities for children of all ages. Games, storytimes, art projects, and interactive learning programs spark kids’ curiosity and creativity—and celebrate the art of work. AMP’s Family Days are the perfect way to spend quality time together. 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆! Family Day also coincides with AMP’s popular Teen Art Studio from 10:30am–1:30pm—something for everyone in the family. 11am Story time…

American Mural Project

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