Calendar of Events: The Phillips Collection
June 25, 2009
John Currin
June 25, 2009, 6:30 pm, Tour/Lecture
Painter John Currin discusses his latest work, in which he explores themes from eroticism and procreation to mail-order porcelain. Currin has distinguished himself for his controversial portrayal of female subjects, from menopausal women to exuberant, well-endowed girls. Currin's work is included in Paint Made Flesh.
Included in admission to Paint Made Flesh; free for members
In conjunction with the exhibition Paint Made Flesh, organized by the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville, Tenn. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and Humanities."