The Long and Winding Crossroads: The Evolution of an Exhibition Concept
Carter Lupton
Head of the Anthropology & History Department and Curator of Ancient History, Milwaukee Public Museum
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
7:00pm
Breasted Hall of the Oriental Institute
The Oriental Institute Lecture Series organized by the University of Chicago brings notable scholars from around the country and abroad as they present on new breakthroughs, unique perspectives, and innovative research applications related to the Ancient Middle East.
On the Ides of March, 2015, the Milwaukee Public Museum opened Crossroads of Civilization, its latest foray into the ancient worlds of the Near East and Mediterranean. Carter Lupton, Head of the Anthropology & History Department and Curator of Ancient History, Milwaukee Public Museum and the curator for Crossroads, who also worked on the previous Milwaukee incarnation, Temples, Tells and Tombs, will offer insights into the challenges of making an old topic new when faced with increased budgets, decreased space, and unfamiliar technologies. Lecture will be followed by a site visit on Saturday, March 19 to the Milwaukee Public Museum with Carter Lupton. Use your ROAM membership benefit to receive a free entrance to the museum (ROAM benefit is part of any membership over $100. If you do not have ROAM you will need to pay entrance to the museum or upgrade your membership). There will be two tours at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Registration is required and will open January 11, 2016 at oimembersevents.eventbrite.com. You must be an Oriental Institute member in good standing to attend this event.
6:30-7:00 p.m. Pre Lecture Tour/Registration 7:00-8:00 p.m. Presentation and discussion 8:00-8:45 p.m. Reception
If you cannot attend a lecture in person, you can still watch full-length recorded lectures at your convenience on youtube.com/jameshenrybreasted
