Stories of Migration: Esther in Amsterdam and the Harlem Renaissance

OLLI at Duke

Thursdays, Sep. 25, Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Nov 6 
11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
NCMA East Building, SECU Auditorium or online via Zoom

What do 17th-century Amsterdam and 1920s Harlem have in common? Join OLLI at Duke and the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) to explore the parallel journeys of Jewish life in Rembrandt’s Amsterdam and African American culture during the Harlem Renaissance as they both sought identity, freedom, and belonging in new urban worlds. Inspired by two major art exhibitions at the NCMA and the Met, we’ll examine how each era used artistic expression to shape cultural legacy and resilience in the face of displacement and change. 

About the speaker 

Kris Door is a former professor of art history and long-standing partner to the NCMA as a public lecturer, docents’ trainer, and museum educator. Now retired, she shares her passion for art as an instructor with OLLI at Duke. 

Available options

There are two ways to join this lecture series. 

1. Attend the course as a nonmember. Those without membership are welcome to join this lecture series, but they cannot participate in a gallery tour. This lecture series is offered both in person and virtually.
   • Cost: $90
      
2. Become a member of OLLI at Duke, which includes invitations to social activities, access to 10 active special interest groups, domestic and international travel opportunities, local events, and unique workshops.
   • Visit here to learn more about becoming a member. To check out as a member, choose the "Current OLLI Member" course option at $80. A membership will automatically be added to your cart.
   • Costs: Membership - $60, course fees - $80

Registration opens August 20. 

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