2026 Lanius Lecture: Remembering Mary C. Lanius

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Save the date for the 2026 Lanius Lecture, presented by the School of Art and Art History at the University of Denver in partnership with the Denver Art Museum. The Lanius Lecture series brings together distinguished artists, scholars, and curators working in areas formerly marginalized by art historical and museum institutional narratives.

Please register here: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/calendar/remembering-mary-c.-lanius

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Join us for an evening honoring the life and legacy of Professor Emeritus Mary C. Lanius (1931–2026), a curator, educator, and passionate advocate for art history and scholarship. Reflect on the ongoing impacts of her work with those whose lives and careers she has touched. Speakers include Professor Sarah Magnatta, Curators Hyonjeong Kim Han and Ron Otsuka, and artist Bala Thiagarajan.

Registration opens in late August. Please be aware that this event does not include general admission to the Denver Art Museum. If you would like to visit the galleries before or after the talk, please purchase a general admission ticket.

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