Speed Art Museum

November 15, 2019 – March 1, 2020

Tales from the Turf: The Kentucky Horse, 1825 – 1950

The first exhibition to examine Kentucky’s relationship to the horse through art, featuring paintings, sculpture, photographs, drawings, prints, and manuscripts to tell the story of the horse in the Bluegrass State.

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Upcoming Events

Preschool Workshop: PoeTree

December 7 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Explore works depicting nature throughout the collection and create poetry that will grow on your very own poetry tree!

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

December 7 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection.

Family Drop-In Tour

December 7 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families.

Speed Cinema Presents: Happiness (Le bonheur)

December 7 at 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm

“Varda fills her frames with riots of nature and color, like (Pierre) Bonnard paintings come to life, and with an erotic intimacy to match.” —Richard Brody, The New Yorker

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Listen to audio content about the Speed's current exhibition and permanent collection.

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