Join us and Richard Newman for a talk titled "The History of the Color Blue,” as part of the Community Curator exhibition, Blue: The Celebration of a Color by Martha Friend. A captivating event that takes you on a concise journey through the fascinating history of the color blue. In a condensed format, we'll explore how blue has shaped human civilizations, art, and culture over the centuries. From its ancient origins to use in contemporary culture this event will offer an engaging exploration into the enduring allure of a color and its profound impact on humanity’s story.

Admission: $10; free to Somerville Museum members and visitors 12 years of age and under. (use code MEMBER)

RSVP: Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.

Parking: Please note that there is no dedicated parking at the Somerville Museum. For more information and how to get to the Museum please review our website: https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere

Accessibility: The Somerville Museum is now handicapped accessible. The ADA entrance can be found on the ground level at 1 Westwood Road. For more information please check out our website at https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere or email us at info@somervillemuseum.org.

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About Richard Newman:

Richard Newman has been the Head of Scientific Research at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston since 1998, and has been a Research Scientist there since 1986. He was a Conservation Scientist/Assistant Conservator of Objects and Sculpture, Harvard University Art Museums, 1983-1986; Conservation Scientist, Harvard University Art Museums, 1980-1983. He is a visiting professor in the Art History Department at Boston College and a lecturer in the annual team-taught course, ‘Archaeological Science’ offered by the Center for Materials Research in Archaeology and Ethnology (CMRAE) at MIT. His favorite color has always been blue!