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From the Eye Straight Down to the Soul Film series: Aggie curated and moderated by Griffin's Adjunct Curator Dr. Karen Tam

1PM PST, 2PM MST, 3PM CST, 4PM EST

Aggie is a feature-length documentary that explores the nexus of art, race, and justice through the story of art collector and philanthropist Agnes “Aggie” Gund’s life. Emmy-nominated director Catherine Gund focuses on her mother’s journey to give viewers an understanding of the power of art to transform consciousness and inspire social change. Aggie is internationally recognized for her robust and prescient support of artists–particularly women and people of colour–and her unwavering commitment to social justice issues. The film opens with Aggie selling Roy Lichtenstein’s “Masterpiece” for $165 million to start the Art for Justice Fund. The proceeds from one of the highest grossing artworks ever sold fuel a monumental effort to reform the American criminal justice system and end mass incarceration. The film captures Aggie as a true maverick, who demonstrates the unique role and potential of collectors and benefactors to use art to fight injustice. This is untapped terrain, and we see Aggie leading the way.

 
 
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From the Eye Straight Down to the Soul: A Panel on How Collecting Begins with Griffin Art Projects’ Adjunct Curator, Dr. Karen Tam