Don't Miss Artist Roberto Lugo in a Dynamic Discussion

Don't miss a lively discussion with artist Roberto Lugo, who remixes portraiture and classical ceramics in a hip hop style. In person and online. Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 p.m. ET.

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Roberto Lugo sits, holding one of his hand-painted ceramic vessels

Explore Modern Ceramics with Artist Roberto Lugo

Roberto Lugo: A Village Potter
Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 p.m. ET

Register now to join artist Roberto Lugo in person or online for a vibrant discussion as he details his studio practice and the intersections of identity, representation, empowerment, and storytelling in his work. Lugo adorns classical pottery forms with portraiture and surface design that incorporate his North Philadelphia roots and hip hop culture to address themes of poverty, inequality, and racial injustice.

Act fast! Limited seating is available for the in-person event. Or register now for the live stream on YouTube to join the conversation. Online participants must be subscribers to SAAM's YouTube channel 24 hours in advance of the talk to post questions or comments.

"Roberto Lugo: A Village Potter" is the first of three 2022 Clarice Smith Lectures presented by the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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Program Credit:
The Clarice Smith Distinguished Lecture Series takes place each fall, and is made possible by the generosity of Clarice Smith (1933-2021).

Image Credits:
Roberto Lugo, photograph courtesy of the artist

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