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A Collection in Crisis: The Detroit Institute of Art (NSSC Clas)

The recent bankruptcy of the city of Detroit has put the art holdings of its great art museum in a precarious position. Learn about the situation in detail and view highlights of this great museum's collection in this slide lecture by art historian Jeff Mishur. The presentation will include a discussion of masterpieces by various artists including Diego Rivera, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Vincent van Gogh.

Wed               7/16                                          10 - 11:30am

The cost is $10 member; $13 non-member and registration is required by calling 847/784-6030.  Website www.nssc.org.

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