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Hear former Collections Manager Rocky Korr share his fondest memories of the Sackler, in honor of its 25th anniversary.
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Sackler at 25
November 28-December 1
Join the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery to mark 25 years of memorable adventures in Asian art and culture, celebrating the museum's legacy, collections, and future. Throughout the week, the Sackler will host an exciting array of lectures, exhibitions, performances, and festivities.
Stay tuned next week for a surprise special event announcement!
 Follow the conversation by tracking hashtag #Sackler25 on Twitter.
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love the Sackler? tell us why!
social media
Share Your Thoughts on the Sackler
Through December 2
To celebrate the Sackler's 25th anniversary, we are gathering personal testimony about what the museum represents to you. Before the end of the celebration weekend (Sunday, December 2), share your thoughts by emailing them to Jillian Catoe of creative agency Ministers of Design, or post to our social media sites (see below).
Here are a few ways you can contribute:
- Shoot a short video in front of your favorite artwork at the Gallery (where photography is allowed), or record your thoughts on your smartphone, computer, or other personal recording device.
- Create a painting, drawing, computer-rendered graphic, or other work inspired by one at the Sackler.
- In one word, describe the Sackler. Tweet or post it in the following format: "Sackler is _______! #Sackler25"
- Sackler 25 in 25: Write what the Gallery represents to you in 25 words or fewer.
- Sackler at 50: Share your hopes for the Sackler in 2037.
Your content may be used on the Freer|Sackler website as well as our social media outlets: Instagram (Remember to use the tag #Sackler25), Facebook, Twitter @FreerSackler (Remember to use the tag #Sackler25), Bento blog, and Pinterest.
If you have questions or need more information, email Jillian Catoe.
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programs | events
lecture
Making History: Contemporary Art and the Middle East
Wednesday, November 28, 7 pm
Freer, Meyer Auditorium
The study, display, and collecting of art from the Middle East inevitably involve questions of cultural traditions and identity. Glenn Lowry, former F|S curator of Islamic art and now director of New York's MoMA, shares a unique perspective on the emergence of contemporary Middle Eastern art. Generously supported by the Jahangir and Eleanor Amuzegar Fund for Contemporary Iranian Art.
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lecture and panel discussion
Phoenixes and Beyond: A Conversation with Xu Bing
Saturday, December 1, 10:30 am
Freer, Meyer Auditorium
Join contemporary Chinese artist Xu Bing in conversation with Jane Debevoise, Chair of the Asia Art Archive in Hong Kong, and Carol Huh, assistant curator of Contemporary Asian Art at the Freer|Sackler, as they discuss Xu's recent projects from calligraphy and monumental public art to time-based digital media works.
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 special event Sackler 25th Birthday Celebration and Book Fair Saturday, December 1, 1 pm Sackler and Ripley Center Celebrate the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery's 25th birthday with complimentary signature goodies from Georgetown Cupcake* and an Asian art and culture book fair in the Ripley Center concourse. Book artist and educator Sushmita Mazumdar teaches kids and families the art of bookmaking. Authors in attendance include Azar Nafisi, Mary McFadden, Nurhan Atasoy, Helen Philon and Sanjay Patel. Visit asia.si.edu/Sackler25 for a full listing. *while supplies last |
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highlighted exhibition
Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Through February 24, 2013
Sackler
From haunting stone steles to luxurious gold masks and imposing monumental statues, Roads of Arabia offers a glimpse into the untold story of Saudi Arabia's cultural past. The groundbreaking exhibition includes more than 280 objects, ranging in date from Arabia's prehistory to the early 20th century. All of these objects are making their debut appearance in the United States.
Roads of Arabia is organized by the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution in association with the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ExxonMobil and Saudi Aramco are gratefully acknowledged as principal co-sponsors of the tour of Roads of Arabia in the United States. Sponsorship is also provided by The Olayan Group and Fluor Corporation.
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Image credits (top to bottom): Detail, Tibetan Shrine. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Untitled, Shadinfaran Ghadirian (Iran, b. 1976), Gelatin silver print, S2000.8. Detail, Preparatory drawing for "Monkeys Grasping for the Moon," Xu Bing (b. 1955), 2002, Purchase, The Family of Madame Chiang Kai-shek, NAS2002.2.10. Photo from Asia After Dark: Tibetan Twilight by Cory Grace. Photo of Karima Skalli; courtesy of artist. Statue of a man, Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, 4th-3rd century BCE, Red sandstone, H x W: 230 x 83 cm, Department of Archaeology Museum, King Saud University, Riyadh.
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