Panel Discussion: Art, Conscience and the Public Square

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@ register now What responsibilities, if any, does an artist bear beyond the work itself, and what falls to the rest of us in return, as audiences, institutions and communities? These questions have never felt more urgent. From the studio to the stage, to the museum wall, the history of art is also a history of community—its values and its tolerance for provocation and dissidence. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the evolving relationship between artists, institutions and the communities they shape. Location: The Dalí Museum’s Will Raymund Theater (registration required). This event is free with limited capacity. An event ticket is required for entry. Gallery access is not included. Dr. Hank Hine serves as Executive Director of The Dalí Museum and has led the institution since 2002, guiding the development of its current building and expanded campus. Under his leadership, the Museum has strengthened its international reputation while deepening its role as a center for creative exploration. He holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and master’s and doctoral degrees from Brown University. Prior to joining The Dalí, Hine served as director of GraphicStudio at the University of South Florida and founded Hine Editions/Limestone Press, a San Francisco publishing house specializing in artist books and museum catalogs. A writer and educator, Hine’s work centers on contemporary art and the evolving relationships between text, image and media. Dr. Jennifer Cohen is Director of Curatorial Affairs at The Dalí Museum. She holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Chicago, and she was formerly Curator of Provenance and Research at the Art Institute of Chicago. Her exhibitions and publications have focused on Surrealism and its legacies. Some of her favorite projects include Salvador Dalí: The Image Disappears (2023) and c/o Tender Buttons (2021–22) at the Art Institute, and Robert Motherwell and Multiplicity (2023) at the Bruce Museum in…

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