Third Thursday December 15, 2011

Join us for our free evening of art and activities. Enjoy an extended happy hour in the Blanton Cafe featuring a glass of wine and a slice of gourmet pizza for $5.

6:30PM Yoga in the Galleries*

7PM Blanton Book Club: Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

7:30PM Tour:
El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa
Explore the decades-long career of sculptor and teacher El Anatsui who is recognized as one of the leaders in contemporary art. Over 60 works of art are featured in this retrospective which gives Central Texas audiences an opportunity to see the development of this artist’s ideas and processes over time.

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Storied Past: Four Centuries of French Drawings from the Blanton Museum of Art
Enjoy this exquisite collection of French drawings that date from the 1500s to the early 1900s, all from the Blanton’s impressive collection of works on paper. Fine examples from artists François Boucher, Théodore Rousseau, and Jean Forain are included in the exhibition.

*Attendance at yoga is limited to 28 people. Passes are given on a first come, first serve basis at the admissions desk starting at 5:30PM.

Media sponsor: Univision

Official Website: http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/third_thursday24/