The Frick at Your Fingertips: Biweekly Highlights

Bid farewell to the Frick's online series Cocktails with a Curator during the final two episodes, airing this Friday, July 9, and next Friday, July 16, at 5:00 p.m. EDT on YouTube. What began as a way to connect with the collection remotely became a beloved weekly ritual for many, amassing millions of views worldwide. The Frick is profoundly grateful for the enthusiastic response the series received and is proud to have provided a sense of connection for art lovers around the globe during a year of unprecedented isolation. If you've been a fan of the series, consider showing your support for the Frick's free online programming by becoming a member or making a gift of any amount today. Continue reading to find new ways to digitally connect with the collection this summer and for a glimpse at what's on view at Frick Madison. Browse our complete event calendar at frick.org/programs and visit frick.org/accessibility to learn about access services.   What's on View     Frick Madison Third Floor, Room 13 At Frick Madison, Giovanni Bellini's St. Francis in the Desert is displayed in splendid isolation, paired with one of the iconic trapezoidal windows Marcel Breuer designed for the building. Bellini signed the large panel in the bottom left corner, but the date, patron, and original location of the painting remain unknown. One common hypothesis is that it was painted in the late 1470s for the remote church of San Francesco del Deserto, on an island in the Venetian lagoon. LOOK CLOSER   Biweekly Highlights   Continue the Conversation Wednesdays, July 7 and 14, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. EDT Live through Zoom Join either session for a free online conversation with fellow art lovers on David's Deposition, led by a Frick educator. EVENT DETAILS   Cocktails with a Curator Don't miss the final two episodes: Verrocchio’s Bust of a Woman Friday, July 9, 5:00 p.m. EDT Whistler’s Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac Friday, July 16, 5:00 p.m. EDT EVENT DETAILS   Frick Mobile Guide Take a deeper dive into select works of art with audio commentary by Frick curators on the Bloomberg Connects app. Listen to audio stops while at Frick Madison or enjoy the guide from home. DOWNLOAD   Frick Focus Dive into the details of Vermeer's Officer and Laughing Girl in this new series of 30-second focused looks at works in the collection. WATCH ON INSTAGRAM Follow us on Instagram for each new installment.   Museum Café During your visit to Frick Madison, stop by the café by Joe Coffee on the lower level for a refreshing beverage, a cup of coffee, or a light meal. Enjoy a seat indoors or outside. Become a member to save 10%.

Final Episodes of Cocktails with a Curator Scheduled by the Frick

Cocktails with a Curator Don't miss the final three episodes of the Frick's critically acclaimed, award-winning online program Cocktails with a Curator. The series finale premieres on Friday, July 16. Reynolds’s Selina, Lady Skipwith with Curator Aimee Ng Friday, July 2, 5:00 p.m. EDT Verrocchio’s Bust of a Woman with Assistant Curator of Sculpture Giulio Dalvit Friday, July 9, 5:00 p.m. EDT Whistler’s Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac with Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator Xavier F. Salomon Friday, July 16, 5:00 p.m. EDT EVENT DETAILS   Cheers to You The Frick is profoundly grateful for the enthusiastic response the series received and is proud to have provided a sense of connection for art lovers around the globe during a year of unprecedented isolation. While Cocktails with a Curator is coming to an end, we are pleased to announce a forthcoming publication inspired by the program. After the finale, enjoy all sixty-five episodes of the series anytime on YouTube.

The Frick at Your Fingertips: Biweekly Highlights 

This Mother’s Day, share your love of art with a gift membership to the Frick! Benefits include unlimited free visits to our temporary new home, Frick Madison—hailed as “a delight: intelligent, informative, elegantly lean and visually rich” by The Wall Street Journal—as well as discounts in the shop and café and access to members-only events. On Thursday, May 13, at 5:00 p.m., all members are invited to join us for an exclusive bonus episode of Cocktails with a Curator, followed by a b with Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator Xavier F. Salomon and Curator Aimee Ng.

 

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Continue reading to find out what's on view now at Frick Madison and to discover a selection of upcoming programs. All featured online programs hosted by the Frick will be closed captioned. Browse our complete event calendar at frick.org/programs and visit frick.org/accessibility to learn more about access services.   Frick Madison Third Floor, Room 9 Woven with precious threads of silk and pashmina wool, these two carpets—now on view for the first time in fifteen years—were made in royal manufactories in northern India in the seventeenth century. At the time, India was ruled by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. These rugs may have decorated one of his palaces or been used as diplomatic gifts. Each carpet is composed of fragments of much larger and longer rugs. Over the centuries, the carpets were damaged and some of the best-preserved areas were assembled to create objects to be sold to European collectors. LOOK CLOSER   Online Programs   The Myth and Mystery of John Constable Thursday, April 29, 5:00 p.m. Live through Zoom In our new seminar, Curator Aimee Ng examines Constable’s White Horse. Purchase includes a link to the live event and access to the recording. BUY TICKETS   A Symposium on the History of Art Fridays, April 30 and May 7 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Live through Zoom Join the Frick and the Institute of Fine Arts to hear original research on art from around the world presented by graduate students. REGISTER   Cocktails with a Curator Chinard’s Étienne Vincent de Margnolas Friday, April 30, 5:00 p.m. Veneziano’s Coronation of the Virgin Friday, May 7, 5:00 p.m. EVENT DETAILS Rewatch past episodes.   Acquisition Hour: Rosalba Carriera Tuesday, May 4, 5:00 p.m. Live through Zoom Join as a Fellow or Young Fellow to attend this program about the Frick’s recent acquisition of a pair of pastels by Rosalba Carriera. JOIN TO ATTEND   From Our Friends: Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. Join Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance for the virtual premiere of a riveting video performance, Fandango at the Wall: The ShapeShifter Sessions. EVENT DETAILS     Explore the Frick Mobile Guide Take a deeper dive into select works of art, listen to audio commentary by curators, and more on the Bloomberg Connects app. Download the app before your visit to make the most of your museum-going experience.