2:00-2:15 p.m.     

Sydney Norton, Curatorial Assistant, The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts

Four Mandalas (dkyil-khor)  

2:15-2:30 p.m.       

John Mueller, Professor of Architecture, Washington University in St. Louis

The Monk Ananda (Anantuo)

2:30-2:45 p.m.    

Ben Kolber, Neuroscience Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Washington University in St. Louis

Seated Bodhisattva Tara in her “Green Manifestation” (Duoluo pusa)

2:45-3:00 p.m.        

Sarah Colby, Artist and Arts + Healthcare Program Coordinator, Barnes Jewish Hospital

Left Hand of a Colossal Buddha Amitabha (Amida Nyorai)

3:00-3:15        

Jelena Todic, Barnes Jewish Hospital Center for Diversity and Cultural Competence Head of Buddha Sakyamuni

Members of the St. Louis community from a variety of backgrounds give short gallery talks about artworks from their personal and professional perspectives. Join the conversation!

Right image:

LEFT: Head of Buddha Sakyamuni, 4th century, Afghanistan, Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Purchase, 43:1931

RIGHT: A Scene from the Life of the Buddha, late 2nd or early 3rd century, Pakistan, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri, Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 55-105

Photograph by Sam Fentress