Lecture by Oscar Hijuelos, given at Florida International University, January 17, 2003

In this lecture entitled "Art is seen through the filter of class", Oscar Hijuelos uses autobiographical details to share his thoughts about art.

Lecture by David Adjaye, given at Florida International University, March 14, 2008

David Adjaye talks about the cultural projects he has worked on beginning in 2000. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Lawrence Small, given at Florida International University, January 12, 2001

Lawrence Small discusses the initiatives of the Smithsonian, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum's travelling exhibits and collaborations with Florida International University. University President Modesto Maidique speaks. Introduction and welcoming remarks by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Dave Hickey, given at Florida International University, March 7, 2003

Dave Hickey talks about his life, the development of the graduate program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and his experiences teaching. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Marina Abramovic, given at Florida International University, March 30, 2007

Marina Abramovic she discusses what it means to be a performance artist drawing from stories from her life, including stories from her childhood. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Ann Hamilton, given at Florida International University, April 3, 2009

Ann Hamilton discusses her work. Introduction by Carol Damian.

Lecture by Deborah Butterfield, given at Florida International University, December 10, 2006

Deborah Pollack talks about her work and why she focuses on sculptures and horses in her work. Introduction by Amy Pollack.

Lecture by Meryle Secrest, given at Florida International University, 2007

Meryle Secrest discusses her book "Shoot the Widow" and shares stories from her experiences as a biographer. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Robert Wittman, given at Florida International University, April 20, 2013

Robert Wittman talks about art industry and art crime. Introduction by Carol Damian.

Lecture by Thomas Hoving, given at Florida International University, September 19, 1997

Thomas Hoving discusses his book "Greatest works of art of Western civilization", his inspiration for the book and some of the art pieces in the book. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Terry Gross, given at Florida International University, February 27, 2004

Introduction by Dahlia Morgan. Terry Gross talks about her interview style and shares stories from her past interviews.

Lecture by Mark Klett, given at Florida International University, January 14, 2005

Mark Klett focuses his talk about how photography and time interface and how this is illustrated through his photos. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Glenn. D. Lowry, given at Florida International University, February 17, 2006

Glenn D. Lowry's lecture "Rethinking the Modern" focuses on the Museum of Modern Art as a place as well as the concept of modern art. Introduction by Stacy de la Grana. President Modesto Maidique speaks. Dahlia Morgan introduces Glenn D. Lowry.

Lecture by Coco Fusco, given at Florida International University, November 3, 2006

Coco Fusco performs. Her performance includes multimedia and closed circuit tv and focuses on the role of women at Guantanamo Bay and their interactions with detainees.

Lecture by Elizabeth Broun, given at Florida International University, January 7, 2000

Elizabeth Broun discusses various modernist artists from the Smithsonian's "Treasures Tour being exhibnited at the Frost at the time of the lecture including Joseph Stella, William H. Johnson, Marsden Hartley, Georgia O'Keeffe, David Hockney and others. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.