Aug 23, 2025
10am-12pm
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Private Tour of The National Gallery East Wing
Modern Art at the NGA – Exploring the “isms” of 20th-century art
This tour is guided by Juliana Biondo
Join fellow Yale Club of Washington D.C. members for a private, curator-style tour led by art historian and guide Juliana Biondo through the East Building of the National Gallery of Art.
This engaging two-hour experience offers a dynamic look at the major movements that reshaped the visual arts in the 20th century. From the bold colors of Fauvism to the fractured perspectives of Cubism, the dreamlike symbols of Surrealism, and the raw energy of Abstract Expressionism, we’ll explore how artists reimagined the possibilities of painting, sculpture, and the very definition of art.
We’ll trace the story from the experimental fervor of early modernists like Henri Matisse and Joan Miró in Europe, to the postwar transformations in New York, where artists such as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Helen Frankenthaler, and Alma Thomas brought new vision, scale, and emotion to abstraction.
This tour offers an insightful introduction to the artistic revolutions of the last century—highlighting how both well-known and trailblazing voices shaped the modern art canon.
Guests are welcome! You’re encouraged to bring friends or family, regardless of alumni affiliation.
Space is limited to 15 participants—advance registration required.
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This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to take place. If the minimum is not met, ticket holders will be notified 24 hours in advance and will receive a full refund.
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About your guide
Juliana holds a BA in Art History from Yale and an MA in 20th-century European Art from the Courtauld Institute. With experience at the Vatican Museums, private art dealers, auction houses, and the World Bank’s Art Program, she brings deep expertise and a global perspective to her tours. Juliana joined Art With Tosca in January 2025, contributing her expertise and dynamic approach to a shared mission of making art more accessible and resonant for diverse audiences.
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