Reading Art "Collecting the New: Museums and Contemporary Art." July 27, 2010

Miami Art Museum's Reading Art discussion group meets to share views on Bruce Altshuler's "Collecting the New: Museums and Contemporary Art." 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.

Miami Art Museum 101 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130

Details: (305) 375-4073 or education@miamiartmuseum.org or Details Listed Below:

MAM @ Books & Books Coral Gables 265 Aragon Avenue
(Public parking garage is located across the street. Stamp your ticket at Books & Books for a reduced fee.)
Books & Books, South Beach 933 Lincoln Road

Reading Art: Join MAM's new book discussion group dedicated to the mystique of art. Come discuss art books in a range of different genres, including mysteries, biographies, critical books and even scandalous stories. Books may be purchased in advance at Books & Books in Coral Gables store at a 20 percent discount. See Programs for listings. To register please call MAM's Education office at 305.375.4073 or email.

ARTalks: Watch for announcements of occasional conversations pairing artists, authors and scholars in conversations centered on recently published books.

Drop-in Resources:
•Gallery Notes: These illustrated, take-home brochures written by MAM curators provide background information on the exhibitions on view. Visitors can pick up their free copy in the lobby.
•Visitors Gallery: MAM's Visitors Galleries, adjacent to exhibitions, offer print and media resources as well as hands-on activities to better understand exhibition themes.

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Official Website: http://www.miamiartmuseum.org/education-adult.asp