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 Lance Fung, given at Florida International University, January 7, 2008

Lance Fung shares images from his "Snow Show" exhibition, along with images from a number of exhibitions in New York City, followed by images from his proposal for an exhibition at the Beijng Olympics. 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.

Lecture by Robert Farris Thompson, given at Florida International University, February 26, 1999

Robert Farris Thompson talks about Congo art and culture and its impact on American popular culture. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Albelardo Morell, given at Florida International University, January 16, 2004

Albelardo Morell shares some of his photographs, including some of his earliest works, and talks about his growth as an artist over the years. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Neal Benezra, given at Florida International University, December 6, 2002

Neal Benezra discusses the works of sculptor Juan Munoz. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan.

Lecture by Joel Shapiro, given at Florida International University, December 7, 2008

Joel Shapiro discusses the inspiration behind his works as well as how he constructs his works. Introduction by Carol Damien.

Lecture by Francoise Gilot, given at Florida International University, September 18, 1998

Francoise Gilot shares the artists and movements that influenced her most. She also discusses her own career and work from 1939 to the present. Introduction by Dahlia Morgan. This the keynote lecture of the 18th season of the Green Critics Lecture Series.

Lecture by Claude Viallat, given at Florida International University, November 10, 2011

Claude Viallat talks about his early life and shares the stories behind some of his newer works. Introduction by Carol Damian.

Lecture by Xu Bing, given at Florida International University, February 21, 2015

Xu Bing talks about his work and exhibitions and shares images of his works. Introduction by Lidu Yi. Comments by Jordana Pomeroy.

Lecture by Melissa Chiu, given at Florida International University, March 4, 2015

Melissa Chiu's talk focuses on the making of a museum in the 21st century. Comments by Jordana Pomeroy. Introduction by Richard Kurin.

Lecture by Christo, given at Florida International University, February 11, 2011

Christo shares images of projects completed by himself and Jeanne-Claude and shares some of the stories associated with the works. Introduction by Carol Damian.

Lecture by Albert Paley, given at Florida International University, December 9, 2012

Albert Paley talks about the evolution of his studio and his work. Introduction by Carol Damian.