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SUMMARY:Baroque + Bottle Book Club | Women + Exclusion [SOLD OUT]
DESCRIPTION:Baroque + Bottle Book Club | Women + Exclusion \n\nIn conjunction with In Caravaggio’s Light | Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi\, the MFA introduces the Baroque + Bottle Book Club\, a dynamic literary series that pairs contemporary fiction with the timeless themes of the Baroque.  \nPresented in partnership with Book + Bottle\, St. Pete’s beloved independent bookstore and wine bar\, each gathering invites readers to dive into contemporary novels that echo the emotional intensity\, moral tension\, and timeless questions embedded in the Baroque movement. With expertly paired wines\, lively\, guided conversations\, and exclusive in-gallery experiences\, this series creates unexpected connections between the masterpieces on view and the pressing issues of today.   \nWhile Caravaggio and his male contemporaries rose to fame\, the contributions of women artists from the period were often overshadowed or erased. In the centuries before\, during\, and since the Baroque period\, art collectors largely centered their acquisitions on male painters\, leaving generations of women’s artistry overlooked. Today\, scholars and curators are reexamining that history\, amplifying the voices and legacies of women who pushed boundaries then and now.  \nThis session takes that conversation into literature with Lauren Groff’s celebrated novel Matrix\, which reimagines the life of Marie de France\, a historic visionary cast out from royal court and thrust into leadership of an impoverished abbey. Fierce\, sensual\, and richly imagined\, Groff’s heroine becomes a force of creativity\, faith\, and defiance in a world that struggles to contain her power.   \nWhat to Expect: \n\n6:00–6:30 pm — Arrivals: grab a glass of wine and ease in with thought-starter prompts and casual conversation.\n6:30–7:30 pm — Guided discussion led by Book + Bottle\, exploring the book’s themes and connections to the Baroque.\n7:30–8:00 pm — Gallery spotlight with MFA curators and educators: a focused look at a work from In Caravaggio’s Light to bring the conversation full circle.\n\n\n\nBaroque + Bottle Book Club | Women + Exclusion  \nThursday\, December 18\, 2025\n6:00 PM–8:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \n$25 for Members; $35 for Not-Yet-Members.  \nTickets include program and 1 glass of wine. Additional wine available for purchase. A limited number of copies are available at the MFA Shop and at Book + Bottle! Get 10% off the next book on the night of each book club! \nSOLD OUT \n  \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nAbout Book + Bottle\n\n \nBook + Bottle is a bottle shop\, an independent bookstore\, a coffee café\, and a wine bar all rolled into one exquisite little package. They have the most passionate\, friendly\, and helpful team in town to help you choose a book or a bottle or to take care of you and your friends on your night off. \nThey’re an independent\, woman-owned\, values-driven\, sustainably run\, local-first business that believes little kindnesses can make our community—and the world—a better place. \nAbout Lauren Groff’s Matrix\n\n \nMatrix (2021) by Lauren Groff reimagines the life of the 12th-century poet Marie de France after she’s sent from Queen Eleanor’s court to an impoverished English abbey. In precise\, incantatory prose\, Groff follows Marie’s evolving vision and authority as she navigates faith\, desire\, and the politics of a women’s community—blending historical detail with a quietly uncanny atmosphere. The result is a fierce\, immersive meditation on creativity\, power\, and belonging—without giving away where Marie’s path leads. \nSee ALL Baroque + Bottle Book Club Dates and Times: \n\n\n\nNovember 20\, 2025 @ 6 pm: Representation + Marginalization\nDecember 18\, 2025 @ 6 pm: Baroque + Bottle Book Club | Women + Exclusion \nJanuary 15 @ 6 pm: Baroque + Bottle Book Club | Fragility + Faith\nFebruary 19 @ 6 pm: Baroque + Bottle Book Club | Body + Perception\nMarch 19 @ 6 pm: Baroque + Bottle Book Club | Sacred + Secular\n\n\n\n\nImages: \nJusepe de Ribera\, St. Thomas (detail)\, c. 1612\, Oil on canvas\, Fondazione di Studi di Storia dell’Arte Roberto Longhi\, Florence\, Italy \nOrganized by Fondazione di Studi di Storia dell’Arte Roberto Longhi and Civita Mostre e Musei.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/baroque-bottle-book-club-12-18-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event
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SUMMARY:Language Tour Series | Russian-Speaking Tour with Natalie Velez featuring In Caravaggio's Light
DESCRIPTION:Русский: 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. \nУчастие в экскурсии включено в стоимость входного билета\, но предварительная регистрация обязательна\, так как количество мест ограничено. \nЗаинтересованы в экскурсии\, но не можете прийти в эту дату? Музей изобразительных искусств (MFA) также предлагает экскурсии на русском\, испанском\, португальском и немецком языках по запросу. По всем вопросам и для записи пишите нам на: tours@mfastpete.org. \nКараваджо: Тьма и Cвет\, Kуртизанки и Cвятые \nНа экскурсии\, в которой представлено одно из самых известных произведений Караваджо — Мальчик\, укушенный ящерицей\, доцент Музея Изобразительных Искусств\, Наталия Велез\, расскажет о сопротивлении художника традиционным нормам\, его скандальном выборе моделей\, а также художественных инновациях\, которые продолжают вдохновлять не только живописцев\, но и скульпторов\, сценографов и кинорежиссёров. \nEnglish: Join us every third Sunday at 2 pm for the MFA’s Language Tour Series! Each month\, an MFA Docent will guide a tour in a language other than English\, offering visitors a fresh and immersive way to explore the museum’s collection. Whether you’re fluent\, practicing your language skills\, or just beginning your journey\, these tours offer a welcoming space to connect through art and culture. \nDocent-led Language Tours are free with museum admission\, but advance registration is recommended so our docents can plan for group size. Space is limited—reserve your spot today! \nInterested in a tour but can’t attend on this date? The MFA also offers docent-led tours in Russian\, Spanish\, Portuguese\, and German by request. Email us at tours@mfastpete.org to learn more. \nCaravaggio: Darkness and Light\, Courtesans and Saints \nIn this tour\, featuring one of Caravaggio’s most famous works\, Boy Bitten by a Lizard\, MFA docent Natalie Velez will discuss the artist’s resistance to conventional norms\, his scandalous choice of models\, and his artistic innovations that continue to inspire not only painters but also sculptors\, stage designers\, and filmmakers. \nLanguage Tour Series | Russian-Speaking Tour with Natalie Velez featuring In Caravaggio’s Light\nSunday\, December 21\, 2025\n2:00 PM–3:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members\nRegistration required. \nREGISTER \nCheck out the full Language Tour schedule here to find upcoming tours in your preferred language. \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT NATALIE VELEZ/О НАТАЛИ ВЕЛЕЗ \n\n\nEnglish: In 2009\, Natalie Velez moved from St. Petersburg\, Russia to St. Petersburg\, Florida. Natalie credits her  relocation for opening a new world for her: that of American contemporary art and how it can alter the ways in  which we visualize and conceptualize the world.  \nNatalie earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees from the State University for Culture and Arts in St. Petersburg\,  Russia. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in philosophy and aesthetics in visual art from the Institute for  Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts\, headquartered in Maine (IDSVA). In her research\, she explores the  intersection of politics and cross-cultural art collaborations.  \nNatalie’s professional experience includes working as an international education and business consultant\,  art gallery owner\, and educator of arts and philosophy. She presented her work on the relations of arts\,  aesthetics\, and philosophy during her residences in Mexico and Italy\, as well as at institutions such as the  University of Tampa\, Eckerd College\, and the Museum of Fine Arts.   \n\n\nРусский: Натали Велез переехала в Санкт-Петербург\, Флорида\, из Санкт-Петербурга\, Россия\, в 2009 году. Она получила степени бакалавра и магистра в Санкт-Петербургском государственном институте культуры. \nВ настоящее время Натали работает над кандидатской диссертацией по философии и эстетике изобразительного искусства в Институте докторских исследований в области визуальных искусств (IDSVA)\, расположенном в штате Мэн. Её исследование сосредоточено на пересечении политики и межкультурных художественных коллабораций. \nНатали является консультантом по международному образованию и бизнесу\, владеет галереей и активно занимается образовательной деятельностью в области искусства и философии. Она представляла свои работы\, посвящённые связям между искусством\, эстетикой и философией\, во время своих резиденций в Мексике и Италии\, а также в таких образовательных и культурных учреждениях\, как Университет Тампы\, Колледж Эккерд и Музей Изобразительных Искусств (MFA).
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/russian-speaking-tour-with-natalie-velez/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
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