Lecture by Joel Perlman, given at Florida International University, December 4, 2011

Joel Perlman talks about his life and his evolution as an artist. Introduction by Carol Damian.

Lecture by Juan Manuel Echavarria, given at Florida International University, March 7, 2012

Juan Manuel Echavarria discusses his exhibition which includes 24 paintings created by men and women who participated in Colombia’s war. All 35 participants were rank and file soldiers demobilized either under the Ley de Justicia y Paz (Justice and Peace Law), or because they deserted or were wounded in combat. They spent two years painting their personal experiences, illustrating the rural tragedy; witnessing the involvement of drug traffickers, capturing the painful repertoire of violence in Colombia, which for years has played out alongside daily life, blending in with normality. Introduction by Carol Damien.

Lecture by Susan Stamberg, given at Florida International University, September 17, 1999

Susan Stamberg talks about the cultural impacts of Ernest Hemingway, Georgia O'Keffe, Frank Sinatra, and Elia Kazan. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Cheech Marin, given at Florida International University, 2004

Cheech talks about Chicano art, his own art education and what led him to build his collection. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Tom Otterness, given at Florida International University, 2007

Tom Otterness talks about his background and the influences on his work. He answers questions about his work from the attendees. Comments by Melissa Levine. Introduction by Amy Pollack. Lecture held at the Avenue of the Arts at Florida International University.

Lecture by Ursula von Rydingsvard, given at Florida International University, April 21, 2012

Ursula von Rydingsvard talks about her work and focuses her lecture on the process. Introduction by Carol Damian.

Lecture by Glenn Lowry, given at Florida International University, March 13, 1998

Glenn Lowry talks about the state of affairs at the MoMA as well as some of the issues the museum faces. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Luis Jimenez, given at Florida International University, September 22, 1999

Luis Jimenez provides a walk through tour of his exhibit and discusses each piece individually while sharing his experiences and life stories. The exhibit includes many of his drawings.

Lecture by Sam Hunter, given at Florida International University, October 24, 1997

Sam Hunter explores the theme of the romantic sublime in the late 19th and early 20th century. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Virginia Mecklenberg, given at Florida International University, 2009

Virginia Mecklenburg discusses various 20th century American artists. Introduction by Carol Damian.

Lecture by Keith F. Davis, given at Florida International University, January 8, 1999

Keith F. Davis discusses his book "An American Century of Photography: From Dry-Plate to Digital". Introduction by Dahlia Morgan. Dr. Mark Rosenberg speaks.

Lecture by Kirk Varnedoe, given at Florida International University, February 14, 1992

Kirk Varnedoe talks about the legacy of Jackson Pollock. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Aguas (Homenaje a Las Aguas)

Video recording of the performance piece "Aguas (Homenaje a Las Aguas)" by Manuel Mendive.

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.