Art History Lecture Series | Soft Sculpture

Traditionally we think of statues being crafted from hard materials: stone, wood, bronze. But in the 20th century, artists began to challenge and expand earlier definitions of sculpture, with results such as Meret Oppenheim’s fur teacup, Claes Oldenburg’s enormous stuffed hamburgers, and Jessica Jackson Hutchins’s sofas.

Claes Oldenburg. Floor Cake, 1962. Synthetic polymer paint and latex on canvas filled with foam rubber and cardboard boxes, 58 3/8 inx 9 ft. 6 ¼ in x 58 3/8 in. Gift of Philip Johnson. Museum of Modern Art.

Claes Oldenburg. Floor Cake, 1962. Synthetic polymer paint and latex on canvas filled with foam rubber and cardboard boxes, 58 3/8 x 114 1/4 x 58 3/8 in. Museum of Modern Art, Gift of Philip Johnson.

April 11, 2024

11 am-12 pm

Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Ticketing Prices and Tiers:

Series Pass
Members: $120
Non-members: $150
Students: $75

Individual Tickets
Members: $13
Non-members: $16
Students: $9

Ticketing Policies:

Registration
You may purchase a series pass in advance of the start of the season or at any point during the season. Individual tickets for the in-person lectures are not available in advance, but can be purchased in person on a first come first served basis.

Confirmation
Registration is confirmed by email.

Cancellation
The Frye Art Museum reserves the right to cancel any lecture. If the Museum cancels a course or class, a full prorated refund will be issued. Questions? Contact education@fryemuseum.org