Thursday, February 29th

5:30 - 7:30pm

Desert Pavilion

A Fine Madness: The Psychology of Eight Artists Who Changed the World

A Presentation and Conversation with Phoenix Art Museum Master Docent Lisa White

Legends of the mad genius and tortured artist fill the pages of art history. Are all artists on the edge of insanity? Delve into the lives of eight artists who faced mental illness throughout their lives. Take a 500-year journey from the brooding of Michelangelo to the depths of Rothko to see how abnormal psychology changed the art world, and how art can heal the soul. Artists covered are: Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Goya, Turner, Van Gogh, Munch, O'Keeffe, and Rothko.

Bio: Lisa White

Master Docent from class of 2010

Past President of Docents 2021-2022. She is a retired school teacher, having taught English and social studies for 30 years in Scottsdale, then five years of teaching history at Paradise Valley Community College. Though she grew up in Roseburg, Oregon, she has lived in Scottsdale for over 49 years. Lisa lives with her husband and goldendoodle, Dude, who gets many walks and hikes with them, and goes to at-risk classrooms as a therapy dog through Gabriel's Angels. Lisa is also extremely active with the Sister Cities organization in both Scottsdale and Flagstaff, Arizona. .

 

Cash bar and light snacks provided. No RSVP necessary.

EVERYONE INVITED! JUST COME & ENJOY THE EVENING!