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This talk examines Jeanne Demarsy, the model for Manet’s Jeanne (1882), as a case study in the construction of quintessential Parisian chic. Art historian Justine De Young reveals the real woman behind Manet’s canvas, exploring how Demarsy leveraged her beauty and body to command attention in Belle Époque Paris.

Join us for a day of inspiring and informative conversations about critical topics affecting arts education for teens and young adults. The sessions spotlight innovative, inspiring, and replicable youth-centered programming in California, Florida, Illinois, and Texas.

In this talk, Egyptologist Kathryn Howley uses archaeological detective work to uncover how a sub-Saharan kingdom left a lasting imprint on Egypt, shaping its culture long after its rulers' reign had ended. Kathryn Howley is the Lila Acheson Wallace Assistant Professor of Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology at the Institute of Fine Arts, NYU.