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  • Curator’s Choice Lecture: Indian Fusion: American Artist Lockwood de Forest

    For Members

    Nov 13

    Open to Friend, Patron, Jade Circle and Nexus members

    6—8 PM

    Samsung Hall

    Wattis Senior Curator of South and Southeast Asian Art Dr. Forrest McGill presents as a case study of artistic fusion on the work of American designer and artist Lockwood de Forest (1850-1932), an associate of Louis Comfort Tiffany. After a trip to India in 1879 de Forest went into business with an Indian partner to fabricate luxurious Indian-style furniture and architectural decorations for prestigious US clients. A pair of chairs and a painting by de Forest from the museum's collection will be on view for the evening.

    This event is open to Friend, Patron, Jade Circle and Nexus members.

    Kindly reply by Tuesday, November 6 to members@asianart.org or 415.581.3743 or reserve your spot online.

    Interested in upgrading your membership to attend this event? Contact the membership department at 415.581.3743.






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