For Immediate Release
August 12, 2024
CLARK ART INSTITUTE PRESENTS VIRTUAL LECTURE ON
CREATING GUILLAUME LETHIÈRE’S MONOGRAPH
Williamstown, Massachusetts—On Thursday, September 12, at 12 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents “Inside Lethière’s Monograph,” an exclusive virtual event examining what went into creating the first major monograph on Caribbean-born artist Guillaume Lethière.
Roy Brooks, publication designer at Fold Four, Inc.; Anne Roecklein, managing editor at the Clark; and Sophie Kerwin, former curatorial assistant at the Clark, as they recount their ambitious journey from concept to 432-page catalogue.
Guillaume Lethière celebrates the Caribbean-born artist who became a leading figure in revolutionary France, shedding new light on the reception of Caribbean artists in France during his lifetime. The exhibition is on view through October 14 at the Clark and then travels to Paris where it will be presented at the Musée du Louvre from November 13, 2024 through February 17, 2025.
Free. A Zoom link to join the conversation will be posted on clarkart.edu/events closer to the event.
ABOUT THE CLARK
The Clark Art Institute, located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, is one of a small number of institutions globally that is both an art museum and a center for research, critical discussion, and higher education in the visual arts. Opened in 1955, the Clark houses exceptional European and American paintings and sculpture, extensive collections of master prints and drawings, English silver, and early photography. Acting as convener through its Research and Academic Program, the Clark gathers an international community of scholars to participate in a lively program of conferences, colloquia, and workshops on topics of vital importance to the visual arts. The Clark library, consisting of some 300,000 volumes, is one of the nation’s premier art history libraries. The Clark also houses and co-sponsors the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art.
The Clark, which has a three-star rating in the Michelin Green Guide, is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Its 140-acre campus includes miles of hiking and walking trails through woodlands and meadows, providing an exceptional experience of art in nature. Galleries are open 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday from September through June, and daily in July and August. Open 10 am to 9 pm on Wednesdays from June 19 through September 25, with free admission from 5 to 9 pm. Admission is free January through March and is $20 from March through December; admission is free year-round for Clark members, all visitors age 21 and under, and students with a valid student ID. Free admission is also available through several programs, including First Sundays Free; a local library pass program; and EBT Card to Culture. For information on these programs and more, visit clarkart.edu or call 413 458 2303.
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