Art in Focus

Capturing the Light: Monet and the Haystacks

LECTURE & DISCUSSION

Monday, October 13 at 10am

Exhibits Manager Brandon Johnson will explore the origin and significance of Claude Monet’s Haystacks series. Between 1890 and 1891, Monet painted over 30 versions of the haystacks near his home in Giverny, striving to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. “The more I continue,” he wrote, “the more I see that a great deal of work is necessary to succeed in rendering what I seek.” This pursuit of light was central to both Monet’s work and the rise of Impressionism. Learn more about Monet’s life and the movement he helped define in this engaging presentation.

Abstract: The Art of Design— Es Devlin: Stage Design

DOCUMENTARY & DISCUSSION

October 27, 2025, 10am

Join us for a screening of the awardwinning documentary series, Abstract: The Art of Design. Stage designer, Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture and even rain. (Run Time: 42 min)