May 13, 2025
CLARK ART INSTITUTE PRESENTS
AN EXPLORATION OF THE ASO O. TAVITIAN COLLECTION
Williamstown, Massachusetts—On Tuesday, June 3 at 5:30 pm, the Clark Art Institute hosts “Exploring the Aso O. Tavitian Collection,” a presentation by Hardymon Director Olivier Meslay, Deputy Director and Robert and Martha Berman Lipp Chief Curator Esther Bell, and Sylvia and Leonard Marx Director of Collections and Exhibitions Kathleen Morris. This free event explores the transformative gift to the Clark of 331 works of art from the foundation of the late philanthropist Aso O. Tavitian. The gift includes art from Mr. Tavitian’s collection as well as significant support for the long-term care of these holdings, including the construction of a new Aso O. Tavitian Wing at the Clark, which is being designed by Selldorf Architects.
This presentation takes place in the Manton Research Center auditorium
Free. Accessible seats available; for information, call 413 458 0524. A 5 pm reception in the Manton Research Center reading room precedes the event.
ABOUT THE CLARK
The Clark Art Institute, located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, is one of a small number of institutions globally that is both an art museum and a center for research, critical discussion, and higher education in the visual arts. Opened in 1955, the Clark houses exceptional European and American paintings and sculpture, extensive collections of master prints and drawings, English silver, and early photography. Acting as convener through its Research and Academic Program, the Clark gathers an international community of scholars to participate in a lively program of conferences, colloquia, and workshops on topics of vital importance to the visual arts. The Clark library, consisting of nearly 300,000 volumes, is one of the nation’s premier art history libraries. The Clark also houses and co-sponsors the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art.
The Clark, which has a three-star rating in the Michelin Green Guide, is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Its 140-acre campus includes miles of hiking and walking trails through woodlands and meadows, providing an exceptional experience of art in nature. Galleries are open 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Sunday from September through June and daily in July and August. Admission is free to all from January through March and is $20 from March through December; admission is free year-round for Clark members, all visitors age 21 and under, and students with a valid student ID. Free admission is also available through several programs, including First Sundays Free; a local library pass program; and EBT Card to Culture. For information on these programs and more, visit clarkart.edu or call 413 458 2303.
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