This event is in the past.It took place on February 20, 2026 at The Jewish Museum.


Dive into five decades of Joan Semmel's bold nude portraits in this educator-led conversation. From loose gestural strokes to hyperreal detail, discover how she captures the human form with unflinching honesty and technical precision.
Bold body studies
Five-decade career
Gestural and hyperreal
Tips
🎨part of "Joan Semmel: In the Flesh" (on view through May)
⏱️one hour, perfect for a lunch break
A Closer Look: Gallery Talk
Carnegie Hill


Dive into five decades of Joan Semmel's bold nude portraits in this educator-led conversation. From loose gestural strokes to hyperreal detail, discover how she captures the human form with unflinching honesty and technical precision.
Bold body studies
Five-decade career
Gestural and hyperreal
Tips
🎨part of "Joan Semmel: In the Flesh" (on view through May)
⏱️one hour, perfect for a lunch break
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