Collection Secrets—The Inner Life of a Bronze Dionysus
@ The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Opening Thursday, October 3rd, from 12PM - 1PM
The Art Institute’s collection houses one of the very few bronzes to have survived from antiquity—a monumental bronze statue of the god Dionysos on long-term loan to the museum. While its arresting beauty and imposing scale are immediately apparent, equally fascinating aspects of the sculpture are hidden away. Join conservator Rachel Sabino for a discussion of the recent technical studies on this important object, revealing new information about its dramatic history, ancient casting methods, and previous restorations.
Fullerton Hall
Free with museum admission
Registration required
Persons with disabilities who would like to request an accessibility accommodation for an Art Institute program are encouraged to send an email to access@artic.edu two weeks in advance of the program.
Image: Hellenistic or Roman; Eastern Mediterranean. Statue of Young Dionysos, 100 BC/AD 100. Anonymous loan.
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