Exterior view of the new Princeton University Art Museum, 2024. Courtesy of the Princeton University Art Museum. Photo: Joseph Hu
Reinventing the Museum: The Princeton University Art Museum
Curators Karl Kusserow and Alexandra Foradas discuss the history and future of one of the oldest collecting institutions ahead of its reopening in fall 2025
Overview
For more than five years, the Princeton University Art Museum has been closed to the public while an entirely new facility has been built for its collection, which holds masterpieces from the early Renaissance through to the 19th century and a particularly strong collection of photographic works. But, as with every major building project for an institution, this provides an opportunity to (re)think the collection and what the museum stands for, having been closed throughout the pandemic and reopening at a time when funding for the arts is particularly challenging.
This conversation with Karl Kusserow and Alexandra Foradas, two curators from the Princeton University Art Museum, does not only explore the history of the museum but also looks towards the future of the institution to determine how it can operate to ensure that they have a future.
TEFAF Talks are interactive panel discussions exploring today’s most fascinating topics in the worlds of art, antiques, and design. Paired with leading content partners, these talks showcase the knowledge of leading experts in the broader TEFAF community. This talk is presented in partnership with Apollo and moderated by Ed Behrens, Editor of Apollo.
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Location & Access
Please arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. Kindly note that late arrivals may not be permitted entry, and your spot could be given to another guest.
Programming will take place at the TEFAF Veterans Room on the first floor of the Park Avenue Armory, TEFAF New York. The event will be recorded. Please note, registration is mandatory but free to TEFAF New York ticket holders.
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