Wangechi Mutu: My Cave Call – January 12th – March 31st
Saint Louis Art Museum – Free
Wangechi Mutu is a Kenyan-American, New York–based artist who works in print, film, sculpture, and painting. Her practice explores globalization, overconsumption, environmentalism, and femininity. Through her expansive body of work, she has built an ecosystem of mythical creatures and surreal landscapes inspired in part by legends from both Western and Eastern cultural pantheons.
The 2020 video Wangechi Mutu: My Cave Call is a parable on wisdom seeking. Set at Mount Suswa, a holy site in Kenya, the film centers histories that have been lost and the beginning process of reclamation. A meditation on reconnection, the film recounts moments from recent and distant Kenyan history. Narrated by the off-screen voice of a young child, it presents moments of frustration but also of hope, leaving space for a renewal of wisdom that has been lost. Additionally, My Cave Call weaves in spirituality, questioning in what ways humans have become disconnected from their roots with the earth.
The Science of Guinness World Records – January 28th – April 14th
City Museum
Be amazed. Be amazing. Come to our newest exhibition, The Science of Guinness World Records. Discover the world’s greatest record holders, what it took to cement their names in in the history books, and potentially become a part of history yourself!
All around the world, people are pushing themselves to achieve new and amazing things. From the world’s longest mustache (14 feet!), to the most drum beats in 60 seconds (over 2100 beats… or 35 per second!), to the most consecutive pinky pull-ups (36!), the world is full of fascinating people achieving strange and incredible feats.
Now, for the first time ever, we’re looking into the science behind these mesmerizing accomplishments with our new The Science of Guinness World Records exhibition.
Cozy Cabin Pop-Up Bar – Every Wednesday – Sunday from January 10th – February 25th
Eckerts Farm in Belleville – $5 per person
With the holidays over, we need a little something more than holiday cheer to keep us warm! Introducing the Cozy Cider Cabin at Eckert’s Farm. Every Wednesday – Sunday from January 10 – February 25, transport yourself to a cabin on a mountain-side close to home at Eckert’s Farm. We’ve transformed the Cider Shed to mimic that of a cozy cabin nestled in the woods. Snuggle up with a loved one by the fireplace, enjoy deer, elk, and moose adorning our walls, and bear skin rug nestled on our floor. Wear your favorite flannel and be amazed at the transformation of the space – you’ll forget you’re on a farm! For $5 per person, enjoy delicious food and drink options to keep you satisfied while you visit. All reservation fees will be donated to Heat Up St. Louis in an effort to keep everyone safe and warm this winter.
Owl Prowls – Weekends from February 16th – March 30th
World Bird Sanctuary – $12 – $20
Walk on the wild side at the World Bird Sanctuary. During its Owl Prowls, you can meet the amazing birds that fly by moonlight. Held on select evenings from November through March every year, Owl Prowls offer an exciting opportunity to learn more about the intriguing life of owls from a naturalist. Come face-to-face with live owls, take an easy night hike across the grounds and try to call to an owl in the wild. Hoot. Hoot.
Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection – Beginning February 23rd
Saint Louis Art Museum – Free
Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection celebrates a transformative gift of outstanding works by Native American artists active across the 20th century. The promised gift of 100 works establishes a critical junction between the Saint Louis Art Museum’s deep collection of pre-1920 Indigenous art and a growing emphasis on the contemporary.
For the first time, with this exhibition, the Saint Louis Art Museum shares the remarkable, intergenerational story of modern Indigenous painters and sculptors who first developed and then revolutionized the movement for Native American fine art. Beginning in the 1920s, largely self-taught artists such as Fred Kabotie, Tonita Peña and Carl Sweezy established professional careers as easel painters in New Mexico and Oklahoma. Soon after, instructors trained Native students in the emerging genre of Native American painting.
The Healey collection also charts significant changes to Native studio art following World War II. In 1962, the founding of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe helped expand the range of Native art practices, bringing the field in direct conversation with mainstream styles and media. Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection will showcase leading IAIA artists Fritz Scholder and T. C. Cannon.
Animals Aglow Lantern Festival – March 13th – May 5th
Saint Louis Zoo – $17 – $24
Walk around the Saint Louis Zoo at twilight amidst the luminous glow of 50 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. You’re sure to enjoy this celebration of culture and art!
This event was created in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., an international event design and manufacturing company headquartered in Zigong, Sichuan, China.
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