The Making of Myth & Marble: Bringing the Torlonia Sculptures to the U.S.
February 26, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sponsored by: Archaeological Institute of America
AIA Society: Walla Walla
Lecturer: Lisa Ayla Çakmak
This lecture will outline the 5-year long process of bringing a selection of works from the storied Torlonia Collection to the United States. From initial conversations with the Torlonia Foundation to selecting from over 600 sculptures, to working with the AIC team to create a compelling and refreshing narrative to present in Chicago, this lecture will share with general public the complex processes involved in organizing a major special exhibition at one of the largest encyclopedic museums in the US.
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