• In Conversation: Sarah Ann Weber and Stefano Di Paola

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Known for her richly layered works on paper, Sarah Ann Weber creates lush, immersive environments that blur the boundaries between landscape, memory, and inner life. In this conversation, Weber and gallerist Stefano Di Paola will discuss the evolution of her practice, the role of material and process in her work, and the artist–gallerist relationship.

  • Book + Banisadr Book Club | Mythology + History

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Immerse yourself into the complex, turbulent world of Ali Banisadr’s art through the lens of contemporary fiction. This month’s book club pick, Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James, is an award-winning, genre-defying novel that blends myth, fantasy, and African history in an epic quest to find a missing child—exploring truth, power, and the stories we choose to believe.

  • Curator Talk | Art Historical Influences and Echoes in Ali Banisadr’s Work with Dr. Stanton Thomas

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Tracing a wide arc across centuries and cultures, Hazel and William Hough Chief Curator Dr. Stanton Thomas explores how Ali Banisadr draws on diverse influences to construct his own complex visual language that balances chaos and composure while weaving together history, mythology, and contemporary experience.

  • Language Tour Series | Russian-Speaking Tour with Natalie Velez featuring Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist 

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Приглашаем вас в Музей Изобразительных Искусств (MFA) на новую серию экскурсий на иностранных языках! Каждое третье воскресенье месяца в 14:00 экскурсовод музея проводит обзорную экскурсию на языке, отличном от английского. Эти экскурсии — прекрасная возможность: ближе познакомиться с коллекцией музея, встретить единомышленников, улучшить знание изучаемого вами языка.

  • After Hours (21+) | The Alchemist

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Experience an adults-only evening of art and music that emulates the mysterious and world-building work of artist Ali Banisadr. His intricate abstractions and colorful brushwork set the tone for a night of after-hours exploration amid the pulsating sounds of DJ Brian.

  • Book + Banisadr Book Club | Sound + Composition

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Book + Banisadr Book Club | Sound + Composition In conjunction with Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist, the MFA is proud to introduce the Book + Banisadr Book Club, a three-part literary program that invites participants to immerse themselves into the…