Women, Connection, and Legacy: Art History Through the Eileen Harris Norton Collection @lacma

Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

Recorded at LACMA on September 25, 2026, this engaging conversation brings together collector Eileen Harris Norton, artist Adia Millett, and writer-curator Taylor Aldridge. They explore the intersections of art, identity, and legacy, discussing how collecting can uplift women artists of color and how personal vision can shape culture and community.

Women, Connection, and Legacy: Art History Through the Eileen Harris Norton Collection

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Women, Connection, and Legacy: Art History Through the Eileen Harris Norton Collection