Lectures and Talks

Join Sarah Melching, Silber Director of Conservation, and Hyonjeong Han, Joseph de Heer Curator of Asian Art, to learn more about how the delicate, centuries-old paintings and calligraphy on silk and paper and other materials in the Arts of Asia collection are treated, handled, and stored.

Curators and conservators work together to keep the museum’s artworks safe, authentic, and in tip top condition, both on and off the walls.

Get a glimpse at the methods, special tools, and careful techniques that ensure a long life for these special objects.

ONLINE LIVESTREAM. You will receive the link to the livestream approximately one hour before the program begins.

Join Sarah Melching, Silber Director of Conservation, and Hyonjeong Han, Joseph de Heer Curator of Asian Art, to learn more about how the delicate, centuries-old paintings and calligraphy on silk and paper and other materials in the Arts of Asia collection are treated, handled, and stored.

Curators and conservators work together to keep the museum’s artworks safe, authentic, and in tip top condition, both on and off the walls.

Get a glimpse at the methods, special tools, and careful techniques that ensure a long life for these special objects.

Join us for a panel discussion that will explore how contemporary African fashion designers marry tradition with modernity and innovation while preserving traditional cultures, craftsmanship, and knowledge of African textiles.

Featuring designers Ann McCreath of Kiko Romeo (Kenya), Shamyra Moodley of Laanirani (South Africa), Mahlet Afework of Mafi Mafi (Ethiopia), and Adèle Dejak (Kenya).

Moderated by Ellamaria Foley-Ray, professor in the department of Africana Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Presented by the Avenir Institute of Textile Arts and Fashion.

All designers featured in the panel are part of Let Me Show You Different: African designers runway show on June 3rd at ReelWorks in Denver. Organized by Koya Nyangi.