Princeton University Art Museum, Grand Hall
Thursday, November 20, 2025
5:30–6:30 p.m.
The artist discusses her commission, The Ziggurat Splits the Sky, for the new Museum with curator Alexandra Foradas.
In a conversation with Alexandra Foradas, Haskell Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Syrian-born American artist Diana Al-Hadid discusses the historical frameworks and perspectives that shape her artistic practice. Taking inspiration from ancient art, architecture, cultural heritage, folkloric storytelling, and more, Al-Hadid weaves together enigmatic narratives to create dynamic sculpture, wall reliefs, and works on paper. Cosponsored by the Student Advisory Board of the Princeton University Art Museum.
LATE THURSDAYS! Thursday-evening programming is made possible in part by Heather and Paul G. Haaga Jr., Class of 1970.
Museum Director James Steward visits the studio of the artist Diana Al-Hadid. Photo: Jeffrey Evans