Art and Not Art: Matthew Klein Discusses the Blurred Line with David Levy

Sun Feb 08 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm UTC-05:00

Jackson Art Center | Washington

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Art and Not Art:  Matthew Klein Discusses the Blurred  Line with David Levy
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Don't miss this unique opportunity to interact with prominent New York commercial and fine art photographer, Matthew Klein.
About this Event

Welcome to Art and Not Art, in which notable New York photographer Matthew Klein embarks on a thought-provoking discussion about the blurred boundaries between what is and what is not art! The event will leave you questioning what you thought you knew about art!


Background:

Matthew Klein is an award winning New York commercial photographer known for iconic images which have appeared on many magazine covers, including Time, Psychology Today and the New York Magazine.

Klein collaborated intensely with Milton Glaser, who was among the most celebrated graphic designers in the United States. Today, Matthew Klein's practice encompasses intense explorations in personal image-making.

Klein studied art and architecture at Cooper Union, visual communication at Parsons and graphic design at the School of the Visual Arts in New York. He taught at Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute and currently teaches at Shenandoah University.

Facilitating the discussion is David Levy, who brings to the conversation his long-time experience as former President and Director of the Corcoran Gallery of Art and Corcoran College of Art and Design, Chancellor of The New School for Social Research in New York City, Executive Dean and CEO of Parsons School of Design, and President of Sotheby's Institute of Art.


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Jackson Art Center, 3050 R Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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