Public Program
Charles “Mark” Haxthausen: Cy Twombly: Senses of Time
Detail of Untitled (Say Goodbye, Catullus, to the Shores of Asia Minor), 1994. Oil, acrylic, oil stick, crayon, charcoal, and graphite on canvas, 157 ½ × 624 in. (400.1 × 1585 cm). The Menil Collection, Houston, Gift of the artist. © Menil Foundation, Inc. Photo: Adam Neese
Charles ‘Mark’ Haxthausen, Robert Sterling Clark Professor of Art History Emeritus at Williams College, and 2025 Menil Drawing Institute Research Fellow, will speak about American artist Cy Twombly’s (1928–2011) unique engagement with the concept of time. This lecture delves into aspects of temporality in Twombly’s artistic practice, offering insights into his visual language.
Attending the program:
This program takes place in the main building, located at 1533 Sul Ross Street. Additional information regarding accessibility and parking can be found here.
As always, Menil programs are free and open to all.