For Immediate Release
Explore da Vinci, Art and AI during Nebraska Public Media Event at The Joslyn
LINCOLN, Neb. (Oct. 25, 2024) – Nebraska Public Media and The Joslyn are partners in an event that will explore the evolution of art and technology from the Renaissance to today, as well as offer a sneak preview of the new two-part, four-hour PBS documentary “Leonardo da Vinci” which premieres in November on Nebraska Public Media.
Focusing on art and generative artificial intelligence, the presentation “Leonardo to AI: The Evolution of Art & Technology” begins at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Witherspoon Concert Hall at The Joslyn, 2200 Dodge St. in Omaha. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested at NebraskaPublicMedia.org/leonardo.
Prior to the presentation, beginning at 12:30 p.m. CT, a Metro Community College STEM Art & Technology Exhibition will be available in the museum’s Fountain Court.
Nebraska Public Media Music Director and Classical Music Radio Host Genevieve Randall will moderate the presentation. Featured panelists include Taylor Acosta, Chief Curator & Willis A. Strauss Curator of European Art at The Joslyn; Adrian Duran, Art History Professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha; and Tim Guthrie, Professor, Joella Cohen Endowed Chair at Creighton University.
Leonardo da Vinci seamlessly integrated art and science to develop a wholly unique way of seeing the world. Throughout history, artists embraced new technologies of all kinds to help achieve their vision.
With generative artificial intelligence pushing the boundaries of what it means to create, the panel discussion will explore benefits for artists and what guardrails may need to be put in place. ASL interpretation will be available for the presentation, and all videos will be shown with open captions.
Museum visitors attending the presentation may also explore The Joslyn’s galleries, including paintings and sculptures from the Italian Renaissance, and a tactile display of Leonardo’s "Mona Lisa" to experience through touch and sound.
The film “Leonardo da Vinci,” directed and produced by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns & David McMahon, profiles the 15th-century polymath who created some of history’s most revered works of art. Through his paintings and expansive writings, “Leonardo da Vinci” explores one of humankind’s most curious and innovative minds.
“Leonardo da Vinci” premieres Monday, Nov. 18 and Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. CT on Nebraska Public Media, PBS.org and the PBS app.
Corporate funding for “Leonardo da Vinci” was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by The Better Angels Society and by its individual members The Paul and Sandra Montrone Family; Stephen A. Schwarzman; Diane and Hal Brierley; Carol and Ned Spieker; Michael and Sandy Collins; Mario J. Gabelli; The Lynch Foundation; McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Cappy and Janie McGarr; and John and Leslie McQuown. Funding was also provided by Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha Darling; the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation; and the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation.
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The Joslyn brings people together to explore art across time and cultures.
Joslyn Art Museum was a gift to the people of Omaha from Sarah Joslyn in memory of her husband, George. From its first day, November 29, 1931, to today, the Museum has welcomed millions of visitors from around the world. The Joslyn’s collection of over 12,000 objects represents 5,000 years of human creativity and the world’s diverse cultures. The campus comprises three stunning buildings— distinct yet connected—surrounded by sculpture gardens. Learning and engagement opportunities abound, and general admission is free to all, always. Learn more at joslyn.org.