Explore the fascinating interplay of art, history, and scale in this engaging conversation between artist Peter Kirkiles and art historian Daphne Deeds. Known for his monumental sculptures of everyday objects, Kirkiles transforms familiar tools like rulers, levels, and pencils into thought-provoking works of art, shifting our perspective on their significance and the stories they tell.

Deeds, a renowned expert in American modernism with a deep curatorial background spanning diverse periods, brings her scholarly lens to this dialogue. Together, they will discuss Kirkiles’ creative process, his ability to recontextualize everyday objects, and the impact of his latest works featured in the exhibition Peter Kirkiles: Measuring Up.

Included with museum admission