Tom Lloyd Closing Weekend Events
Enjoy a broad range of engaging events during the closing weekend of Tom Lloyd, the landmark exhibition that brings together twenty years of the groundbreaking artist’s assemblages, electronically programmed light sculptures, and community activism.
Saturday, September 19
Ask Reinhard Anything
2:30–3:30 pm, Frye Studio
Join conservator Reinhard Bek for a conversation on the challenges and discoveries of preserving technology-based art. Drawing on decades of experience with new media artists such as Tom Lloyd, Jenny Holzer, and Leo Villareal, Bek will discuss how conservation uncovers hidden stories within artworks and helps ensure their future. Audience questions will take center stage, making this an engaging session for collectors, artists, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and technology. Registration required.
Flash Focus: Tom Lloyd
4–5:30 pm, Auditorium
Flash Focus is the Frye’s new lecturette series featuring big ideas in bite-sized portions. Discover fresh perspectives on art, technology, and creative collaboration through an afternoon of rapid-fire talks and unexpected connections. Presented in conjunction with Tech Atelier. Registration required.
Sunday, September 20
Sculpting with Light: A Family Workshop Inspired by Tom Lloyd
10 am–12 pm, Frye Studio
Co-create an illuminated sculpture as you and your loved one(s) play with light, color, reflection, and form, discovering how everyday materials can be transformed into luminous works of art. Registration required, $25 per family.
Tom Lloyd is organized by the Studio Museum in Harlem. Major support for Tom Lloyd provided by the Henry Luce Foundation. Additional support provided by the Holly Peterson Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
The Frye Art Museum's presentation is organized by Tamar Benzikry, Director and Curator of Learning and Engagement. Generous support provided by Dr. Vittorio Gallo, Exhibitions Circle supporters, and Frye members. Media sponsorship provided by Cascade PBS.
Our work is supported, in part, by an award from 4Culture.
Tom Lloyd Closing Weekend Events
Tom Lloyd. Narokan, 1965. Light bulbs, plastic lenses, aluminum, laminated plywood, with analog control box transferred to digital. 11 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 5 in. Studio Museum in Harlem; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin K. Davidson. Courtesy Studio Museum in Harlem. Photo: John Berens
September 19 & 20, 2026
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