An Apéritif at the Harnett Museum with Kymberly S. Newberry

Inspired by the tradition of a pre-meal apéritif, the event offers a chance to cleanse the mental palate, spark close-looking, and ignite deep thought.  Newberry, professor of art history, pairs an artwork on view with a contemporary artwork from the African Diaspora or African American tradition. These pairing invite the visitors to look again—not just at the artworks, but at the rich potential of juxtaposition. How do these pieces challenge, intersect, and resonate with each other? What new meanings surface when they share the same visual space?

Come ready to think boldly, look closely, and savor the complexity of art in dialogue.