Gallery Talk: ARTISTICA! Where Hollywood Meets Art History

Discover unexpected connections between cinema and fine art in Bonnie Lautenberg’s lively exhibition _ARTISTICA! Where Hollywood Meets Art History_, which pairs iconic artworks with film stills from the same year. This gallery talk invites visitors to look closely at how visual culture echoes across media, revealing surprising formal, emotional, and historical conversations between Hollywood and art history. The talk offers a guided exploration of the exhibition, encouraging participants to see familiar movies and paintings in a new light.

Venue: American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, Washington, DC

When: Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Exhibit: Bonnie Lautenberg: ARTISTICA! Where Hollywood Meets Art History

Lineup: Led by exhibition artist Bonnie Lautenberg (details from the event description; the raw text names the artist as the creator of the exhibit, and the gallery talk is associated with the exhibit)

Run time: Approximately one hour

Tickets: Free; no ticket required, but advance reservation is recommended via the museum’s event calendar (indicated by the “Reserve your spot 7/18” link in the source)

Ages: All ages welcome (no explicit age restriction given)

Accessibility: The Katzen Arts Center is fully accessible; contact the museum for specific accommodations

Note: This gallery talk is part of the American University Museum’s Summer 2026 season, which features seven exhibitions on view through August 9, 2026. All events are subject to change or cancellation.