Format / Type: Lecture / artist talk by Glen Kessler of Compass Atelier
Focus / Theme:
• Kessler presents his top five scariest artworks in the Western canon
• He discusses eerie backstories and the artistic techniques used to evoke a macabre mood
Extras / Visitor Tips:
• Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to tour the Mansion Galleries and view the full Hauntings exhibition
• Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Mansion lot; additional parking is at the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro garage
• The Grosvenor-Strathmore Red Line Metro station is within walking distance of the venue
Strathmore presents Hauntings: Gothic Color Palette, a chilling artist lecture led by Glen Kessler of Compass Atelier. For $12, attendees can journey into the darker side of art history as Kessler unveils his personal selection of the five most haunting works in the Western tradition, sharing the stories behind them and unpacking the visual techniques that conjure an atmosphere of dread and mystery. Guests are invited to arrive early to explore the Mansion Galleries and immerse themselves in the full Hauntings exhibition before the talk begins. On-site parking is available at the Mansion (first-come, first-served), with overflow parking at the nearby Metro garage, and the Grosvenor-Strathmore Red Line station is just a short walk away.
10500 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
gp2frontdesk@grosvenorpark2.com
(301) 493-9210
