A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea

Schedule

Fri Jan 09 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63110 | Richmond Heights, MO

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Ever wonder how large-scale artworks are installed in the Museum? How are works of art transported domestically and internationally? Who decides where artworks are hung? What is it like to work with a living artist? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this talk with some of the SLAM staff who were involved in the installation of Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea.
Speakers include Melissa Venator, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Assistant Curator of Modern Art; Jamie Grandinetti, director of exhibitions; Christopher Moreland, director of art preparation and installation; and Carly Lewis, associate registrar.
Event Listing: https://www.slam.org/event/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-anselm-kiefer-becoming-the-sea/
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
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