Join the curators of Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism for an illuminating conversation on how late-19th-century French artists captured the deep ties between food, culture, and national identity. From bustling markets and rural harvests to intimate kitchen scenes and grand banquets, works by Monet, Gauguin, Pissarro, and their contemporaries reveal the social and political shifts of the era—including the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War, the rise of industrialization, and changing ideas about class, labor, and gender.
Co-curators Andrew Eschelbacher and Lloyd DeWitt will discuss the inspirations, research, and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped the exhibition, offering fresh perspectives on the artistry and cultural significance of these Impressionist masterpieces. Joined by SAM's Ann M Barwick Curator of American Art, Theresa Papanikolas, they’ll explore how themes from over a century ago—food access, migration, and sustainability—continue to resonate today.
Program
6 pm Auditorium opens
6:30 pm Program begins
7:15 pm Q&A
7:30 pm Program concludes
8 pm Museum closes
This program is the first of three SAM Talks related to *Farm to Table. Be sure to join the next talk in the series.
Nov 13
SAM Talks | From Soil to Stalls: Life on Farms & Markets
Featuring local associations and food justice organizations, moderated by Tan Vinh
Dec 11
SAM Talks | We Are Where We Eat: Seattle's Food Culture
Featuring J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Daisley C. Gordon moderated by Ruby de Luna
Tickets
Free with RSVP. Ticket link coming soon.