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 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.

Lecture by Art Spiegelman, given at Florida International University, October 23, 1998

Art Spiegelman discusses the history of comics the importance of comics as an art medium. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Guillermo Gómez-Peña, given at Florida International University, November 4, 2005

This lecture begins with a piece of a video work followed by a performance piece by Guillermo Gómez-Peña. He shares his views on politics, life and art. Introduction by Stacy de la Grana and director ameritus Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Maya Lin, Given at Florida International University, February 16, 2007

Maya Lin talks about her work in the past 10 years, sharing images of her work as well as her inspiration for the pieces. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Arlo Guthrie, given at Florida International University, February 16, 2001

Arlo Guthrie performs and talks about his life growing up among some of the great folk artists in our history and shares his own stories from his many performances across the country. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Robert Storr, given at Florida International University, 2009

Robert Storr discusses the wider world of contemporary art. He talks about how the art world has changed since he became a part of it, and how it is on the cusp of change. Introduction by Carol Damian.

Lecture by Wayne Clough, given at Florida International University, November 19, 2010

Wayne Clough presents his experiences and challenges at the Smithsonian and the future of the Smithsonian.

Lecture by Arnold Lehman, given at Florida International University, October 13, 2000

Arnold Lehman discusses how the Brooklyn Museum influenced him and others though annecdotal stories and shares the new mission and the new direction for cultivating increased interest and visitation to the museum by exploring the museum's history. He also discusses the exhibit Sensation, a collection of contemporary art owned by Charles Saatchi, which generated controversy in New York when it was first exhibited at the museum in 1997. FIU President Modesto Maidique introduces Dahlia Morgan. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.