A Journey Across the Pacific: Tales from the Masterpiece Tour

Friday, April 3
10:00 a.m.
Speaker: Dr. Michael Brown, Senior Curator of European Art, The San Diego Museum of Art
MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater

Join Senior Curator Michael Brown, PhD, for a talk on The San Diego Museum of Art's unprecedented touring exhibition of European paintings, which made stops in Japan and Korea. Dr. Brown will share a behind-the-scenes look at this monumental undertaking, detailing the logistical challenges, unexpected hurdles, and, ultimately, the joys of fostering new partnerships with global audiences.

Following the lecture, guests are invited to enjoy a guided tour led by our docent team.

Please note, this lecture is in-person only and held at the state-of-the-art MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater in Balboa Park.

$10 members and students | $15 seniors and military | $25 nonmembers

This lecture is presented as a part of the Guest Lecture Series, which offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts from the art world to share their insights and knowledge on topics related to art history, art theory, and the museum’s collections.

Sponsored by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council.

Featured at top right: Domenikos Theotokopoulos (AKA El Greco; Kryiakos Theotokopoulos), The Penitent Saint Peter, ca. 1590-1595. Oil on canvas. Gift of Anne R. and Amy Putnam, 1940.76.