Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean Lecture Series

Explore the wonders of the sea from its role as inspiration to the need for its preservation in this five-part lecture series. These events feature contemporary artists in Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean and fascinating speakers from a variety of organizations, all discussing the balance of admiration for the ocean and how to preserve it for future generations.

Date Range

Wednesday 16 October to Friday 15 November - All day

Upcoming Events

A Conversation with Morel Doucet and Myrtis Bedolla

Join artist Morel Doucet, featured in Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, and gallerist Myrtis Bedolla for an engaging and insightful conversation moderated by Wilfried Zeisler, chief curator and deputy director of Hillwood.

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Wednesday 16 October - 5:30 to 8:00pm

$0-22

Into the Depths | An Evening with Nat Geo Explorer Tara Roberts

Join National Geographic Explorer in Residence Tara Roberts for this evening as part of the Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean lecture series!

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Tuesday 22 October - 5:30 to 8:00pm

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Artist Talk with Courtney Mattison & Exhibition Visit

Hillwood has partnered with the James Renwick Alliance for Craft to present artist Courtney Mattison, a contemporary ceramic artist featured in the Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean exhibition, for a public program surrounding Mattison's artistic process and vision.

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Saturday 26 October - 10:00am to 12:00pm

$50-60

Treasures of the Sea | Curator Lecture

Join Dr. Wilfried Zeisler, deputy director and chief curator of Hillwood, in an exploration of the Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean exhibition.

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Thursday 7 November - 5:30 to 7:30pm

$0-22

The Cartiers and Pearls

Join Francesca Cartier Brickell for a journey through Cartier's natural pearl history, as part of the Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean lecture series!

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Friday 15 November - 5:30 to 8:30pm

$0-10; In-person tickets have sold out