Online Art Lectures

In the Online Art Lectures series the Museum Barberini offers digital lectures on its current exhibition topics. Museum curators, conservators, and guides speak about their various disciplines and areas of work, offering a glimpse behind the scenes and opening up new perspectives on the works.

Wed, September 10, 6:30 p.m.
Turpitudes sociales – Social Outrage: Anarchist Social Critique by the Impressionist Camille Pissarro
Lutz Stöppler, Art historian 

The Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro created an impressive album titled Turpitudes sociales, consisting of 30 satirical drawings that he never published. Instead, he made it for his nieces in London, intending to vividly promote their political education. In this work, Pissarro presents himself as a sharp critic of social injustices – more clearly and openly than anywhere else in his work. 
The lecture presents Pissarro’s critical view of social injustices, examines his subtle depictions of simple life and places his socially. 

Wed, September 24, 6:30 p.m.
Camille Pissarro. Innovation and Success: A Man Ahead of His Time?
Isabelle Runde, Art Historian

As one of the most important painters of the 19th century, Camille Pissarro was not only a pioneer of Impressionism, but also at its social center. No other artist in the group placed as much value on collaboration, exchange and networking as he did. He was the only one to take part in all eight Impressionist exhibitions (1874–1886). 
Camille Pissarro, the “father of Impressionism”, was denied commercial success for a long time. Despite a network of loyal patrons, his work – unlike that of many of his colleagues – was difficult to sell until shortly before the end of his life. This lecture traces his wide circle of friends in Paris, his collectors, patrons and gallery owners who – despite his large oeuvre, his lifelong love of experimentation and international contacts – only helped him to achieve economic security very late in life.

Wed, November 19, 6:30 p.m.
Wed, November 28, 6:30 p.m.
Woman and Unicorn
Ira Oppermann, Art Historian

For centuries, the unicorn has fascinated people as a mythical creature. Its recurring connection with the female figure is particularly striking. But what lies behind this mysterious relationship? This lecture invites you on a journey through centuries and cultures. It sheds light on the complex meanings attributed to this mythical creature in connection with women—from religious allegories to feminist interpretations. The diversity of representations shows how the unicorn reflects social ideas of femininity. In the 20th century, female artists opened up entirely new perspectives in their exploration of this motif.
 

Costs
€ 5

Runtime
50 minutes

Booking
Online

Venue
Online lecture (in German) via Zoom

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