From the Golden Age of Mexican films, El Indio is a story of a greedy and power hungry owner of a hacienda who routinely mistreats his workers, the majority of whom are indigenous people. (85 minutes, unrated)

Prominent architecture and design curators Albrecht and Mellins jointly discuss Doris Duke’s unique home and the extensive Islamic art collection it contains, as well as the ongoing efforts of the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art to promote an understanding and appreciation of the art and architecture of the Islamic world.

Considered among the best films of golden age of Mexican film, Vamonos con Pancho Villa focuses on the cruelty of the Mexican Revolution and Pancho Villa himself, contrary to most of the Mexican movies about this national hero. (92 minutes, unrated)

Delve into Baroque art history through the expert guidance of Stanford University School of Humanities and Sciences Assistant Professor Dr. Morten Steen Hansen, who specializes in 15th through 18th century European art. What is Florentine Baroque? In the capital of the Grand Duchy, after 1600 painters presented competing versions of what defined a uniquely Tuscan style. Some pictured beautiful sculptural figures, echoing Michelangelo and the Florentine Renaissance, whereas others, inspired by the recent example of Caravaggio, had less idealizing ideas about the human body, tied to its functions and sexuality

Local educators are invited to this FREE special series on the first Wednesday of every month (excluding January and July). Program manager: Jacque Dawson / private cell: 775.544.7579

Local educators are invited to this FREE special series on the first Wednesday of every month (excluding January and July). Program manager: Jacque Dawson / private cell: 775.544.7579

Colin robertson will discuss the first comprehensive examination of Alfredo Ramos Martinez’ work from 1929-1946.

Tour the featured exhibition with one of the Museum’s trained docents during a regularly scheduled Guided Tour offered Thursdays at 6 pm (except First Thursdays); Saturdays at 1 pm; and Sundays at 1 pm. Reservations are not needed.  Free with admission.

Tour the featured exhibition with one of the Museum’s trained docents during a regularly scheduled Guided Tour offered Thursdays at 6 pm (except First Thursdays); Saturdays at 1 pm; and Sundays at 1 pm. Reservations are not needed.  Free with admission.

Tour the featured exhibition with one of the Museum’s trained docents during a regularly scheduled Guided Tour offered Thursdays at 6 pm (except First Thursdays); Saturdays at 1 pm; and Sundays at 1 pm. Reservations are not needed.  Free with admission.