Martin Puryear: Materials, Making, and Preservation

Join Beth Edelstein, Senior Conservator of Objects and Head of Objects Conservation, for a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of Martin Puryear: Nexus. Through the lens of a conservator, Beth explores the remarkable materials, construction techniques, and artistic decisions that define Puryear’s installation at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Visitors will gain an often unseen perspective on how close looking and technical understanding can deepen our appreciation of one of today’s most influential artists. Following the tour, guests will gather for a family-style dinner and conversation at Home Bistro in Little Italy, rounding out an enriching evening that celebrates sculpture.

Featured Image: A Column for Sally Hemings, 2021. Martin Puryear (American, b. 1941). Marble and cast iron; 201.3 x 43.8 x 43.8 cm. Collection of the artist. Photo: Matthew Marks Gallery . © Martin Puryear, courtesy of Matthew Marks Gallery