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Passing Written and directed by Rebecca Hall TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “A precise and self-assured work from director Rebecca Hall.”—David Sims, The Atlantic In the 1920s, mixed-race childhood friends Irene (Tessa Thompson) and Clare (Ruth Negga) reunite in middle-class adulthood and become increasingly involved with one another’s lives and insecurities. While Irene identifies … Continued
Passing Written and directed by Rebecca Hall TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “A precise and self-assured work from director Rebecca Hall.”—David Sims, The Atlantic In the 1920s, mixed-race childhood friends Irene (Tessa Thompson) and Clare (Ruth Negga) reunite in middle-class adulthood and become increasingly involved with one another’s lives and insecurities. While Irene identifies … Continued
Passing Written and directed by Rebecca Hall TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “A precise and self-assured work from director Rebecca Hall.”—David Sims, The Atlantic In the 1920s, mixed-race childhood friends Irene (Tessa Thompson) and Clare (Ruth Negga) reunite in middle-class adulthood and become increasingly involved with one another’s lives and insecurities. While Irene identifies … Continued
Saturday, November 13 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Click here to register! Join us for a mystical morning with Louisville’s very own Kristen Zoeller, of The Bluegrass Witch! Inspired by our new special exhibition Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art, in this workshop you will learn jewelry-making techniques while exploring the potential spiritual properties of crystals. … Continued
Screened in conjunction with Swagatam: A Celebration of India on Thursday, November 18 from 10 am – 3 pm. For more information and to register for the event, click here. Charulata Directed by Satyajit Ray Thursday, November 18, 1:45 pm Free “An exquisitely traced drama of repressed desire.”—Kate Muir, The Times (UK) Based upon the novel Nastanirh by Rabindranath Tagore, … Continued
Looking to do some holiday shopping AND support your Speed? 🎁 Join us for Museum Store Sunday! You can get all kinds of amazing gifts on sale, included our limited edition Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art merchandise. General Members: 20% Off Patron Circle and above: 30% Off U of L Students, Faculty, and Staff: … Continued
Join us at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration not required, but materials and folding stools available first-come, … Continued
Update: Due to a family emergency, Robert Cozzolino will no longer be available for the tour. Director of Education Shannon Karol and Community Engagement Strategist Toya Northington will co-lead the tour. RESERVE TICKETS - SOLD OUT
Visit the Speed for an open art making studio, where the only limitation is your own creativity! Each month, different materials will be provided for you to make artworks inspired by the Museum’s collection. All ages are welcome, all youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Celebrate the opening of Something in the Water, an exhibition by Community Connections Artist-in-Residency Shauntrice Martin. Please note: All guests age 12 or older must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours to attend any event or program at the Speed requiring registration, including workshops, lectures, After Hours, and … Continued
SocialEyes: Lost and Found We live in strange times. At the start of 2020, you might have had some big plans for the future. And then suddenly, many of those plans were put on hold. If you feel like you haven’t done anything normal for a while, please join us. Each 2 hour monthly event … Continued
Adult Workshop: Tarot 101 What’s in the cards for you? Try your hand at cartomancy by joining us for an introduction to the art of Tarot Card reading, inspired by our new special exhibition Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art. This workshop will take you on a journey through the visual language of tarot … Continued
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Brighton 4th Directed by Levan Koguashvili TICKETS $18 / $16 Speed members / Free for Speed Cinephiles Please note: All guests age 12 or older must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours to attend any event or program at the Speed requiring registration, including … Continued
Fire Music: The Story of Free Jazz Directed by Tom Surgal TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Crammed with exhilarating sounds, moving reminiscences and stimulating arguments that is not just music, but vital music.”—Glenn Kenny, New York Times In the late 1950s, after the Abstract Expressionists had taken the art world by storm and the … Continued
Exhibition on Screen The Danish Collector: Delacroix to Gauguin Directed by David Bickerstaff TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “A quiet, reflective film.”—Andrew Pulver, The Guardian For many years no-one was interested in the art of the Impressionists. Artists like Monet, Degas and Renoir were vilified, attacked, and left penniless as a result. Then, something … Continued
Fire Music: The Story of Free Jazz Directed by Tom Surgal TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Crammed with exhilarating sounds, moving reminiscences and stimulating arguments that is not just music, but vital music.”—Glenn Kenny, New York Times In the late 1950s, after the Abstract Expressionists had taken the art world by storm and the … Continued
Exhibition on Screen The Danish Collector: Delacroix to Gauguin Directed by David Bickerstaff TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “A quiet, reflective film.”—Andrew Pulver, The Guardian For many years no-one was interested in the art of the Impressionists. Artists like Monet, Degas and Renoir were vilified, attacked, and left penniless as a result. Then, something … Continued
Sunday Showcase How They Got Over Directed by Robert Clem Performance from soloist Kellye D. Cunningham will begin in Gallery 3 at 3:30 pm, followed by the screening at 4 pm. Free “Smile inducing!”—Lisa Kennedy, New York Times How They Got Over tells the story of how Black gospel quartet music became a primary source of … Continued
The Speed will be closed on December 2, 2021. The Museum will reopen with regular hours on December 26, 2021.
The Speed will be closed on December 25, 2021. The Museum will reopen with regular hours on December 26, 2021.
Exhibition on Screen The Danish Collector: Delacroix to Gauguin Directed by David Bickerstaff TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “A quiet, reflective film.”—Andrew Pulver, The Guardian For many years no-one was interested in the art of the Impressionists. Artists like Monet, Degas and Renoir were vilified, attacked, and left penniless as a result. Then, something … Continued
The Speed will be closed January 7, 2022 due to inclement weather.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Join us at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration … Continued
Drive My Car (Doraibu mai kâ) Directed by Ryûshuke Hamaguchi CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER $12 / $8 Speed members “At the simplest of its many intricate levels, Ryûshuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is a masterpiece–haunting and true, melancholy and wise–inspired by another.”—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times Adapted from Haruki Murakami’s short story, Ryûshuke Hamaguchi’s Drive … Continued
Drive My Car (Doraibu mai kâ) Directed by Ryûshuke Hamaguchi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “At the simplest of its many intricate levels, Ryûshuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is a masterpiece–haunting and true, melancholy and wise–inspired by another.”—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times Adapted from Haruki Murakami’s short story, Ryûshuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is … Continued
Drive My Car (Doraibu mai kâ) Directed by Ryûshuke Hamaguchi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “At the simplest of its many intricate levels, Ryûshuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is a masterpiece–haunting and true, melancholy and wise–inspired by another.”—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times Adapted from Haruki Murakami’s short story, Ryûshuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is … Continued
Drive My Car (Doraibu mai kâ) Directed by Ryûshuke Hamaguchi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “At the simplest of its many intricate levels, Ryûshuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is a masterpiece–haunting and true, melancholy and wise–inspired by another.”—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times Adapted from Haruki Murakami’s short story, Ryûshuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is … Continued
Sunday Showcase Bree Wayy: Promise Witness Remembrance Directed by Dawn Porter Sunday, January 9, 3:30 pm CINEMA+ Free, seating is limited and first-come-first-serve. Dawn Porter’s (John Lewis: Good Trouble) short documentary looks at how the art world responded to the murder of Breonna Taylor through Amy Sherald’s now-iconic portrait and the development of the Speed … Continued
A Hero (Ghahreman) Directed by Asghar Farhadi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The movie’s brilliance is in how it questions the very concept of a good deed.”—A.A. Dowd, AV Club Writer-director Asghar Farhadi triumphantly returns to form he employed in is Oscar-winning film A Separation: A tiny conflict, little more than an anecdote, quietly … Continued
Drive My Car (Doraibu mai kâ) Directed by Ryûshuke Hamaguchi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “At the simplest of its many intricate levels, Ryûshuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is a masterpiece–haunting and true, melancholy and wise–inspired by another.”—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times Adapted from Haruki Murakami’s short story, Ryûshuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is … Continued
A Hero (Ghahreman) Directed by Asghar Farhadi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The movie’s brilliance is in how it questions the very concept of a good deed.”—A.A. Dowd, AV Club Writer-director Asghar Farhadi triumphantly returns to form he employed in is Oscar-winning film A Separation: A tiny conflict, little more than an anecdote, quietly … Continued
A Hero (Ghahreman) Directed by Asghar Farhadi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The movie’s brilliance is in how it questions the very concept of a good deed.”—A.A. Dowd, AV Club Writer-director Asghar Farhadi triumphantly returns to form he employed in is Oscar-winning film A Separation: A tiny conflict, little more than an anecdote, quietly … Continued
Drive My Car (Doraibu mai kâ) Directed by Ryûshuke Hamaguchi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “At the simplest of its many intricate levels, Ryûshuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is a masterpiece–haunting and true, melancholy and wise–inspired by another.”—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times Adapted from Haruki Murakami’s short story, Ryûshuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car is … Continued
A Hero (Ghahreman) Directed by Asghar Farhadi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The movie’s brilliance is in how it questions the very concept of a good deed.”—A.A. Dowd, AV Club Writer-director Asghar Farhadi triumphantly returns to form he employed in is Oscar-winning film A Separation: A tiny conflict, little more than an anecdote, quietly … Continued
All visitors age 12 or older must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test from within 72 hours to attend an event or program at the Speed, including Speed Cinema Screenings. Proof of vaccination is not currently required for general admission to the Museum or its exhibitions. CLICK HERE for details. CANCELED … Continued
New Year/New Restorations Miracle in Milan (Miracolo a Milano) Directed by Vittorio De Sica TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The mood is buoyant and satirical, but the social commentary comes packed in grenades.”—Michael Atkinson, The Village Voice Vittorio De Sica’s follow-up to his international triumph Bicycle Thieves is an enchanting neorealist fairy tale in … Continued
New Year/New Restorations Miracle in Milan (Miracolo a Milano) Directed by Vittorio De Sica TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The mood is buoyant and satirical, but the social commentary comes packed in grenades.”—Michael Atkinson, The Village Voice Vittorio De Sica’s follow-up to his international triumph Bicycle Thieves is an enchanting neorealist fairy tale in … Continued
New Year/New Restorations Chess of the Wind (Shatranj-e baad) Directed by Mohammad Reza Aslani TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Aslani’s vision is still breathtakingly distinctive, an incisively devastating social critique embedded in a complex tale of intrigue, greed, oppression, and murder.”—Godfrey Cheshire, RogerEbert.com Screened publicly just once before it was banned and then lost … Continued
New Year/New Restorations Chess of the Wind (Shatranj-e baad) Directed by Mohammad Reza Aslani TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Aslani’s vision is still breathtakingly distinctive, an incisively devastating social critique embedded in a complex tale of intrigue, greed, oppression, and murder.”—Godfrey Cheshire, RogerEbert.com Screened publicly just once before it was banned and then lost … Continued
New 4K Restoration Chameleon Street Directed by Wendell B. Harris Jr. TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The film addresses issues of race, economics, sex, anger, and pride in ways that are both savagely funny and poignant.”—Rolling Stone Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 1990 Sundance Film Festival—yet criminally underseen for over three … Continued
SocialEyes: (Re)Connecting We live in strange times. At the start of 2020, you might have had some big plans for the future. And then suddenly, many of those plans were put on hold. If you feel like you haven’t done anything normal for a while, please join us. Each 2 hour monthly event offers ways … Continued
Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club will take place via Zoom in January. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82937508260?pwd=ZitnMkw4dFM2RitrNVZUZ2ZQTHBqdz09 Meeting ID: 829 3750 8260 Passcode: 190959 … Continued
New 4K Restoration Chameleon Street Directed by Wendell B. Harris Jr. TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The film addresses issues of race, economics, sex, anger, and pride in ways that are both savagely funny and poignant.”—Rolling Stone Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 1990 Sundance Film Festival—yet criminally underseen for over three … Continued
Faya Dayi Directed by Jessica Beshir TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The feel is dreamlike, like a falling dusk, even when the concerns are concrete.”—Nicolas Rapold, The New York Times In her hypnotic documentary feature, Ethiopian-Mexican filmmaker Jessica Beshir explores the coexistence of everyday life and its mythical undercurrents. Though a deeply personal project—Beshir … Continued
Sunday Showcase Oh, Sun (Soleil Ô) Directed by Med Hondo Sunday, January 30, 1 pm Free in the Speed Cinema “Bitterly insightful, artistically freewheeling.”—Richard Brody, The New Yorker A furious howl of resistance against racist oppression, the debut from Mauritanian director Med Hondo is a bitterly funny, stylistically explosive attack on Western capitalism and the legacy … Continued
Faya Dayi Directed by Jessica Beshir TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The feel is dreamlike, like a falling dusk, even when the concerns are concrete.”—Nicolas Rapold, The New York Times In her hypnotic documentary feature, Ethiopian-Mexican filmmaker Jessica Beshir explores the coexistence of everyday life and its mythical undercurrents. Though a deeply personal project—Beshir … Continued
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Join us at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration … Continued
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. University of Louisville French Film Festival The Velvet Queen (La panthère des neiges) Directed by Marie Amiguet and Vincent Munier CANCELED $12 / $8 Speed members This documentary is a quiet reflection on patience, the unpredictability of nature, and the hunt for the perfect opportunity to … Continued
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema The Worst Person in the World (Verdens verste menneske) Directed by Joachim Trier TICKETS $18 / $16 Speed members/ Free for Speed Cinephiles “The film may be the prime example of how to restore fun, significance, and even a little bit of sex to the well-worn terrain of the romantic comedy.”—Pat … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
University of Louisville French Film Festival The Velvet Queen (La panthère des neiges) Directed by Marie Amiguet and Vincent Munier TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members This documentary is a quiet reflection on patience, the unpredictability of nature, and the hunt for the perfect opportunity to capture a striking photograph. High up on the Tibetan … Continued
University of Louisville French Film Festival The Velvet Queen (La panthère des neiges) Directed by Marie Amiguet and Vincent Munier TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members This documentary is a quiet reflection on patience, the unpredictability of nature, and the hunt for the perfect opportunity to capture a striking photograph. High up on the Tibetan … Continued
2022 Louisville Jewish Film Festival Neighbours Directed by Mano Khalil TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Funny and emotionally uplifting. Neighbours is an important humanistic work and a stunning achievement.”—Jewish Film Review In a Syrian border village in the early 1980s, six-year-old Sero attends school for the first time. A new teacher has arrived with … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
University of Louisville French Film Festival The Velvet Queen (La panthère des neiges) Directed by Marie Amiguet and Vincent Munier TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members This documentary is a quiet reflection on patience, the unpredictability of nature, and the hunt for the perfect opportunity to capture a striking photograph. High up on the Tibetan … Continued
University of Louisville French Film Festival The Velvet Queen (La panthère des neiges) Directed by Marie Amiguet and Vincent Munier TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members This documentary is a quiet reflection on patience, the unpredictability of nature, and the hunt for the perfect opportunity to capture a striking photograph. High up on the Tibetan … Continued
2022 Louisville Jewish Film Festival Neighbours Directed by Mano Khalil TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Funny and emotionally uplifting. Neighbours is an important humanistic work and a stunning achievement.”—Jewish Film Review In a Syrian border village in the early 1980s, six-year-old Sero attends school for the first time. A new teacher has arrived with … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
2022 Louisville Jewish Film Festival Persian Lessons (Persischstunden) Directed by Vadim Perelman TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Superbly acted.”—Cath Clarke, The Guardian Maintaining a lie is all that may stand between life and death in this gripping multi-lingual tale of deception and intrigue set in World War II. Giles, a young Belgian man, is … Continued
RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY 4 Join us at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration not required, but materials and … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Flee Directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “One of the most humane films of the year.”—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times This gripping animated documentary tells the true story about a man's need to confront his past in order to truly have a future. Amin Nawabi arrived as an unaccompanied minor … Continued
Adult Workshop: Cyanotypes RESERVE TICKETS Cold weather can’t keep us from enjoying the beauty of nature! Learn how to create cyanotype prints in this workshop inspired by Ralph Eugene Meatyard’s monochromatic photographs of Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, currently on view in our special exhibition The Unforeseen Wilderness. Using dried florals and photo negatives, participants will … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Flee Directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “One of the most humane films of the year.”—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times This gripping animated documentary tells the true story about a man's need to confront his past in order to truly have a future. Amin Nawabi arrived as an unaccompanied minor … Continued
Flee Directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “One of the most humane films of the year.”—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times This gripping animated documentary tells the true story about a man's need to confront his past in order to truly have a future. Amin Nawabi arrived as an unaccompanied minor … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Flee Directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “One of the most humane films of the year.”—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times This gripping animated documentary tells the true story about a man's need to confront his past in order to truly have a future. Amin Nawabi arrived as an unaccompanied minor … Continued
Flee Directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “One of the most humane films of the year.”—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times This gripping animated documentary tells the true story about a man's need to confront his past in order to truly have a future. Amin Nawabi arrived as an unaccompanied minor … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
All visitors age 12 or older must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test from within 72 hours to attend an event or program at the Speed, including Speed Cinema Screenings. Proof of vaccination is not currently required for general admission to the Museum or its exhibitions. CLICK HERE for details. February … Continued
Belle Directed by Mamoru Hosoda TICKETS This screening is in Japanese with English subtitles. $12 / $8 Speed members “For all of the film’s visually striking action and musical set pieces, it’s the generosity of spirit with which it approaches the modern teenage experience that’s its most impressive attribute.”—Derek Smith, Slant Magazine From the celebrated … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Belle Directed by Mamoru Hosoda TICKETS This screening is in Japanese with English subtitles. $12 / $8 Speed members “For all of the film’s visually striking action and musical set pieces, it’s the generosity of spirit with which it approaches the modern teenage experience that’s its most impressive attribute.”—Derek Smith, Slant Magazine From the celebrated … Continued
Belle Directed by Mamoru Hosoda TICKETS This screening is dubbed in English. $12 / $8 Speed members “For all of the film’s visually striking action and musical set pieces, it’s the generosity of spirit with which it approaches the modern teenage experience that’s its most impressive attribute.”—Derek Smith, Slant Magazine From the celebrated Academy Award-nominated … Continued
Sunday Showcase Music Makes a City Directed by Owsley Brown III and Jerome Hiler Sunday, February 20, 12:30 pm CINEMA+ Free “In striking synchronicity, a mayor, a conductor, and a robust postwar generation of composers intersected to make the city a hub for visionary composition . . . . Viewers will find themselves agreeably challenged. … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Visit the Speed for an open art making studio, where the only limitation is your own creativity! Each month, different materials will be provided for you to make artworks inspired by the Museum’s collection. This month's studio will be inspired by the film Belle, playing at the Speed Cinema. All ages are welcome, all youth … Continued
Belle Directed by Mamoru Hosoda TICKETS This screening is dubbed in English. $12 / $8 Speed members “For all of the film’s visually striking action and musical set pieces, it’s the generosity of spirit with which it approaches the modern teenage experience that’s its most impressive attribute.”—Derek Smith, Slant Magazine From the celebrated Academy Award-nominated … Continued
Global Speed: Otherworldly with artist John Jota Leaños NOTE: John Jota Leaños will present virtually but guests are invited to attend in-person. Introductions from director Raphaela Platow and curator Erika Holmquist-Wall as well as a cash bar will be available. TICKETS Settler Haunting: Phantom Presence in American Memory Artist John Jota Leaños explores the presence of … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS Best Live Action Short Film Program length: 122 minutes. Due to themes of racism, violence, and sexual assault, we recommend this program for 17+. Ala Kachuu-Take and Run Directed by Maria Brendle and Nadine Lüchinger A young Kyrgyz woman is kidnapped and forced to marry. This is … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS Best Animated Short Film Program length: 97 minutes. Due to themes of sexuality and violence in the program, we recommend this program for adults only. Affairs of the Art Directed by Joanna Quinn and Les Mills A family’s eccentric, yet endearing, obsessions with everything from drawings, screw … Continued
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS Best Live Action Short Film Program length: 122 minutes. Due to themes of racism, violence, and sexual assault, we recommend this program for 17+. Ala Kachuu-Take and Run Directed by Maria Brendle and Nadine Lüchinger A young Kyrgyz woman is kidnapped and forced to marry. This is … Continued
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS Best Documentary Short Subject Running time: 160 minutes. Recommended for 16+ Audible Directed by Matt Ogens and Geoff McLean Football player Amaree McKenstry-Hall and his Maryland School for the Deaf teammates attempt to defend their winning streak while coming to terms with the tragic loss of a … Continued
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS Best Live Action Short Film Program length: 122 minutes. Due to themes of racism, violence, and sexual assault, we recommend this program for 17+. Ala Kachuu-Take and Run Directed by Maria Brendle and Nadine Lüchinger A young Kyrgyz woman is kidnapped and forced to marry. This is … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS Best Animated Short Film Program length: 97 minutes. Due to themes of sexuality and violence in the program, we recommend this program for adults only. Affairs of the Art Directed by Joanna Quinn and Les Mills A family’s eccentric, yet endearing, obsessions with everything from drawings, screw … Continued
Sunday Showcase Danger Premiere and Gun Violence Panel Discussion Join us as The Real Young Prodigy's present the premiere of the anti-gun violence video Danger. HHN2L, Inc., the organization that produced the video, is committed to creating spaces for youth to be heard in order to express themselves about issues that they care about. Headed … Continued
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS Best Documentary Short Subject Running time: 160 minutes. Recommended for 16+ Audible Directed by Matt Ogens and Geoff McLean Football player Amaree McKenstry-Hall and his Maryland School for the Deaf teammates attempt to defend their winning streak while coming to terms with the tragic loss of a … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
The Museum will be closed to the public on March 5 for the Speed Art Museum Ball.
The Speed Ball is the most significant fundraiser for the Speed Art Museum and is critical for its current and future success. This premier event supports the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, programming, and vision. Individual tickets for Late Night are $200. White or black tie is required. Join us for the Late Night portion of the … Continued
The Museum will be closed to the public on March 6 for the Speed Art Museum Ball.
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS Best Documentary Short Subject Running time: 160 minutes. Recommended for 16+ Audible Directed by Matt Ogens and Geoff McLean Football player Amaree McKenstry-Hall and his Maryland School for the Deaf teammates attempt to defend their winning streak while coming to terms with the tragic loss of a … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS Best Live Action Short Film Program length: 122 minutes. Due to themes of racism, violence, and sexual assault, we recommend this program for 17+. Ala Kachuu-Take and Run Directed by Maria Brendle and Nadine Lüchinger A young Kyrgyz woman is kidnapped and forced to marry. This is … Continued
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS Best Animated Short Film Program length: 97 minutes. Due to themes of sexuality and violence in the program, we recommend this program for adults only. Affairs of the Art Directed by Joanna Quinn and Les Mills A family’s eccentric, yet endearing, obsessions with everything from drawings, screw … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS Best Documentary Short Subject Running time: 160 minutes. Recommended for 16+ Audible Directed by Matt Ogens and Geoff McLean Football player Amaree McKenstry-Hall and his Maryland School for the Deaf teammates attempt to defend their winning streak while coming to terms with the tragic loss of a … Continued
Members are invited for a first look at the Speed's latest exhibition! Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch is the first survey of quilt-based works—inspired, in part, by the rich creative legacies of African American quilters—produced by the American interdisciplinary artist Sanford Biggers (born 1970). The works, part of Biggers’s Codex series, consist of mixed-media paintings and sculptures done directly on … Continued
All visitors age 12 or older must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test from within 72 hours to attend an event or program at the Speed, including Speed Cinema Screenings. Proof of vaccination is not currently required for general admission to the Museum or its exhibitions. CLICK HERE for details. March … Continued
Breaking Bread Directed by Beth Elise Hawk TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “A film that celebrates culinary diplomacy.”—Elizabeth Weitzman, The Wrap At a time when world tensions are high, the documentary Breaking Bread shows how food can bring people together to share our common love of enjoying a good meal. Breaking Bread follows Arab and Jewish chefs in … Continued
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Gagarine Directed by Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh TICKETS $18 / $16 Speed members / Free for Speed Cinephiles “Free of cliché, visually ingenious, Gagarine is a pleasure—pure magic realism, a homespun spectacular.”—Danny Leigh, Financial Times Yuri, 16, has lived all his life in Gagarine Towers, a vast red brick housing project on the … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Breaking Bread Directed by Beth Elise Hawk TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “A film that celebrates culinary diplomacy.”—Elizabeth Weitzman, The Wrap At a time when world tensions are high, the documentary Breaking Bread shows how food can bring people together to share our common love of enjoying a good meal. Breaking Bread follows Arab and Jewish chefs in … Continued
Breaking Bread Directed by Beth Elise Hawk TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “A film that celebrates culinary diplomacy.”—Elizabeth Weitzman, The Wrap At a time when world tensions are high, the documentary Breaking Bread shows how food can bring people together to share our common love of enjoying a good meal. Breaking Bread follows Arab and Jewish chefs in … Continued
Sunday Showcase Sonita Directed by Rakhsareh Ghaem Maghami Sunday, March 20, 12:30 pm CINEMA+ Free “Inspiring . . . a certified crowd-pleaser.”—Neil Young, The Hollywood Reporter Winner of two Sundance Film Festival awards, the compelling documentary Sonita tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who thinks of Michael Jackson … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Breaking Bread Directed by Beth Elise Hawk TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “A film that celebrates culinary diplomacy.”—Elizabeth Weitzman, The Wrap At a time when world tensions are high, the documentary Breaking Bread shows how food can bring people together to share our common love of enjoying a good meal. Breaking Bread follows Arab and Jewish chefs in … Continued
Finding Meaning in Abstraction The Hite Institute of Art & Design announces the publication of Seeing Sam Richards’ Sculpture by Frances Kratzok. To celebrate the book and honor Richards’ career, UofL will be hosting a colloquium moderated by curator Erika Holmquist-Wall. This event is free and open to the public. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required, masks … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
SocialEyes: Bummer! We live in strange times. At the start of 2020, you might have had some big plans for the future. And then suddenly, many of those plans were put on hold. If you feel like you haven’t done anything normal for a while, please join us. Each 2 hour monthly event offers ways … Continued
Great Freedom (Grosse Freiheit) Directed by Sebastian Meise TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “An exquisite marriage of personal, political, and sensual storytelling.”—Guy Lodge, Variety In Germany after WWII, the liberation by the Allies did not mean freedom for everyone. Hans (Franz Rogowski—last seen at the Speed Cinema in Undine) has been found guilty of something the government … Continued
Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission. Life Studies: Stories by Susan Vreeland
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Great Freedom (Grosse Freiheit) Directed by Sebastian Meise TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “An exquisite marriage of personal, political, and sensual storytelling.”—Guy Lodge, Variety In Germany after WWII, the liberation by the Allies did not mean freedom for everyone. Hans (Franz Rogowski—last seen at the Speed Cinema in Undine) has been found guilty of something the government … Continued
Great Freedom (Grosse Freiheit) Directed by Sebastian Meise TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “An exquisite marriage of personal, political, and sensual storytelling.”—Guy Lodge, Variety In Germany after WWII, the liberation by the Allies did not mean freedom for everyone. Hans (Franz Rogowski—last seen at the Speed Cinema in Undine) has been found guilty of something the government … Continued
Great Freedom (Grosse Freiheit) Directed by Sebastian Meise TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “An exquisite marriage of personal, political, and sensual storytelling.”—Guy Lodge, Variety In Germany after WWII, the liberation by the Allies did not mean freedom for everyone. Hans (Franz Rogowski—last seen at the Speed Cinema in Undine) has been found guilty of something the government … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Sunday Showcase ripples and pools Premiere Produced and directed by Robin Burke Free Faced with expensive, debilitating surgery, director Robin Burke sought out an aqua therapy pool in Louisville. Affirming and quiet, sorrowful, and joyous, ripples and pools honors and celebrates the unexpected healing powers of water and community. The warm saltwater pool at the Home of the … Continued
Sunday Showcase ripples and pools Premiere Produced and directed by Robin Burke Free Faced with expensive, debilitating surgery, director Robin Burke sought out an aqua therapy pool in Louisville. Affirming and quiet, sorrowful, and joyous, ripples and pools honors and celebrates the unexpected healing powers of water and community. The warm saltwater pool at the Home of the … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Join us at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration not required, but materials and folding stools available first-come, … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Strawberry Mansion Directed by Albert Birney and Kentucker Audley TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Strawberry Mansion is an eccentric hybrid, like a handmade valentine.”—Sheila O’Malley, RogerEbert.com One of the most audacious films of the year premiered at Sundance and has been winning audiences over with its mixture of fantasy, adventure, social commentary, and thrilling … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Strawberry Mansion Directed by Albert Birney and Kentucker Audley TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Strawberry Mansion is an eccentric hybrid, like a handmade valentine.”—Sheila O’Malley, RogerEbert.com One of the most audacious films of the year premiered at Sundance and has been winning audiences over with its mixture of fantasy, adventure, social commentary, and thrilling … Continued
Strawberry Mansion Directed by Albert Birney and Kentucker Audley TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Strawberry Mansion is an eccentric hybrid, like a handmade valentine.”—Sheila O’Malley, RogerEbert.com One of the most audacious films of the year premiered at Sundance and has been winning audiences over with its mixture of fantasy, adventure, social commentary, and thrilling … Continued
University of Louisville’s French Film Festival/Sunday Showcase Godard, Mon Amour (Le Redoutable) Directed by Michel Hazanavicius Sunday, April 3, 12:30 pm CINEMA+ Free “Part homage, part dissection, this cheeky drama (based on the recently deceased Wiazemsky’s memoirs) is a cleverly meta piece that is often very funny.”—Dennis Harvey, 48 Hills In 1968 France, actress Anne … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
Strawberry Mansion Directed by Albert Birney and Kentucker Audley TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Strawberry Mansion is an eccentric hybrid, like a handmade valentine.”—Sheila O’Malley, RogerEbert.com One of the most audacious films of the year premiered at Sundance and has been winning audiences over with its mixture of fantasy, adventure, social commentary, and thrilling … Continued
Looking for ways to stay creative over Spring Break? Join us for these FREE virtual artmaking workshops, perfect for ages 7 to 10! Registration required. Lines: Optical Illusions An “optical illusion” is an image that tricks the eye! How do you make a flat piece of paper look 3D? In this virtual workshop, we’ll explore … Continued
Global Speed: Otherworldly with professor Bridget Cooks TICKETS Conjure: Art and the Black Supernatural In this presentation, Cooks will discuss expressions of faith and the supernatural in art featured in the game changing exhibitions Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art, Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch, and beyond. Following the lecture, join us for an intimate dinner … Continued
Looking for ways to stay creative over Spring Break? Join us for these FREE virtual artmaking workshops, perfect for ages 7 to 10! Registration required. Colors: Landscape Pointillism Pointillism is an art technique that uses tiny dots of color to make an image. Did you know you can “blend” colors without actually mixing them? Learn … Continued
Looking for ways to stay creative over Spring Break? Join us for these FREE virtual artmaking workshops, perfect for ages 7 to 10! Registration required. Shapes: Constructing a Cat You can use shapes to draw almost anything! Want to learn how to turn a few simple shapes into a cool cat? We’ll show you how … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Son of the White Mare (Fehérlófia) Directed by Marcell Jankovics New 4K Digital Restoration TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The greatest psychedelic animated movie ever made.”—Eric Kohn, IndieWire Son of the White Mare is a swirling, color-mad maelstrom of mythic monsters and Scythian heroes, part-Nibelungenlied, part-Yellow Submarine, lit by jagged bolts of lightning and drenched in rivers … Continued
Adult Workshop: Reimaged Reflections THIS IS A FREE WORKSHOP TICKET Join local artist Sara Noori in this workshop inspired by our new special exhibition, Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch! Participants will combine household objects and recycled fabrics to create a sculpture, investigating, reimagining, and renewing everyday objects as personal reflections. While materials will be provided, we invite … Continued
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema The Tale of King Crab (Re Granchio) Directed by Alessio Rigo De Righi TICKETS $18 / $16 Speed members / Free for Speed Cinephiles “A work of genuine cinematic imagination and power.”—Christopher Llewellyn Reed, Film Festival Today Reminiscent of the early films of Werner Herzog, The Tale of King Crab opens as Luciano is a … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Son of the White Mare (Fehérlófia) Directed by Marcell Jankovics New 4K Digital Restoration TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The greatest psychedelic animated movie ever made.”—Eric Kohn, IndieWire Son of the White Mare is a swirling, color-mad maelstrom of mythic monsters and Scythian heroes, part-Nibelungenlied, part-Yellow Submarine, lit by jagged bolts of lightning and drenched in rivers … Continued
Son of the White Mare (Fehérlófia) Directed by Marcell Jankovics New 4K Digital Restoration TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The greatest psychedelic animated movie ever made.”—Eric Kohn, IndieWire Son of the White Mare is a swirling, color-mad maelstrom of mythic monsters and Scythian heroes, part-Nibelungenlied, part-Yellow Submarine, lit by jagged bolts of lightning and drenched in rivers … Continued
Son of the White Mare (Fehérlófia) Directed by Marcell Jankovics New 4K Digital Restoration TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “The greatest psychedelic animated movie ever made.”—Eric Kohn, IndieWire Son of the White Mare is a swirling, color-mad maelstrom of mythic monsters and Scythian heroes, part-Nibelungenlied, part-Yellow Submarine, lit by jagged bolts of lightning and drenched in rivers … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
Sunday Showcase Truth Tellers Directed by Richard Kane Sunday, April 10, 3 pm Cinema + FREE “Shetterly is an invaluable chronicler of 21st century America.”—Bill Moyers The documentary Truth Tellers delves into the lives of courageous Americans fighting for racial justice, climate change, and indigenous rights through the eyes of Robert Shetterly, a longtime activist and artist. The film … Continued
Join us for an opening celebration of the latest Community Connections Exhibition! Participants will be invited to attend After Hours at the Speed following the reception celebration. This 8-week mixed media workshop investigated the concept of identity through a modern lens. Participants learned more about the power of self-expression and exploration by tuning into the … Continued
All visitors age 12 or older must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test from within 72 hours to attend an event or program at the Speed, including Speed Cinema Screenings. Proof of vaccination is not currently required for general admission to the Museum or its exhibitions. CLICK HERE for details. TICKETS … Continued
New Remaster Inland Empire Directed by David Lynch TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members David Lynch’s labyrinthine Hollyweird freakout—his last feature to date—is his most uncompromising creation: a fugue-state trawl through the darkest realms of the subconscious that pushes his straight-from-the-id imagery and sinister dream logic to their extremes. When she accepts a role in … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Exhibition on Screen Easter in Art Directed by Phil Grabsky TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members The story of Christ’s death and resurrection has dominated western culture for the past 2,000 years. It is among the most frequently interpreted events of all time, as recounted by the gospels and crafted by the greatest artists in … Continued
New Remaster Inland Empire Directed by David Lynch TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members David Lynch’s labyrinthine Hollyweird freakout—his last feature to date—is his most uncompromising creation: a fugue-state trawl through the darkest realms of the subconscious that pushes his straight-from-the-id imagery and sinister dream logic to their extremes. When she accepts a role in … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
Exhibition on Screen Easter in Art Directed by Phil Grabsky TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members The story of Christ’s death and resurrection has dominated western culture for the past 2,000 years. It is among the most frequently interpreted events of all time, as recounted by the gospels and crafted by the greatest artists in … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
SocialEyes: A Spring Like This We live in strange times. At the start of 2020, you might have had some big plans for the future. And then suddenly, many of those plans were put on hold. If you feel like you haven’t done anything normal for a while, please join us. Each 2 hour monthly … Continued
New 4K Digital Restoration Mississippi Masala Directed by Mira Nair TICKETS “A charming and exuberant interracial romance.”—Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly The vibrant cultures of India, Uganda, and the American South are blended and simmered into a rich and fragrant fusion feast in Mira Nair’s luminous look at the complexities of love in the modern melting … Continued
New 4K Digital Restoration Mississippi Masala Directed by Mira Nair TICKETS “A charming and exuberant interracial romance.”—Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly The vibrant cultures of India, Uganda, and the American South are blended and simmered into a rich and fragrant fusion feast in Mira Nair’s luminous look at the complexities of love in the modern melting … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
New 4K Digital Restoration Mississippi Masala Directed by Mira Nair TICKETS “A charming and exuberant interracial romance.”—Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly The vibrant cultures of India, Uganda, and the American South are blended and simmered into a rich and fragrant fusion feast in Mira Nair’s luminous look at the complexities of love in the modern melting … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Deeper Viewing—Sunday Showcase & Panel Discussion Basurero Directed by Eileen Cabiling Sunday, April 24, 1 pm Cinema + FREE “Basurero is a short film that is bound to leave a strong impact on any viewer and push towards deeper conversation.”—Adam Symchuk, Amp Eileen Cabling’s short film reveals complex social and human rights issues facing a fishing community in … Continued
Visit the Speed for an open art making studio, where the only limitation is your own creativity! Each month, different materials will be provided for you to make artworks inspired by the Museum’s collection. All ages are welcome, all youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
New 4K Digital Restoration Mississippi Masala Directed by Mira Nair TICKETS “A charming and exuberant interracial romance.”—Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly The vibrant cultures of India, Uganda, and the American South are blended and simmered into a rich and fragrant fusion feast in Mira Nair’s luminous look at the complexities of love in the modern melting … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Hit the Road Directed by Panah Panahi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Phenomenal! Thrillingly inventive, satisfyingly textured, and infused with warmth and humanity, this is a triumph.”—Wendy Ide, Screen Daily One of the most engaging films of the year features a road trip with a quick-witted eccentric, but endearing family facing a transition that will … Continued
The Speed will be closed to the public and will reopen with standard Museum hours on Sunday, May 1. The Speed Cinema will remain open for screenings of Hit the Road. 3rd Street will be closed due to the Derby Festival Marathon. Please plan accordingly. PLAN YOUR VISIT
Hit the Road Directed by Panah Panahi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Phenomenal! Thrillingly inventive, satisfyingly textured, and infused with warmth and humanity, this is a triumph.”—Wendy Ide, Screen Daily One of the most engaging films of the year features a road trip with a quick-witted eccentric, but endearing family facing a transition that will … Continued
Hit the Road Directed by Panah Panahi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Phenomenal! Thrillingly inventive, satisfyingly textured, and infused with warmth and humanity, this is a triumph.”—Wendy Ide, Screen Daily One of the most engaging films of the year features a road trip with a quick-witted eccentric, but endearing family facing a transition that will … Continued
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
Hit the Road Directed by Panah Panahi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Phenomenal! Thrillingly inventive, satisfyingly textured, and infused with warmth and humanity, this is a triumph.”—Wendy Ide, Screen Daily One of the most engaging films of the year features a road trip with a quick-witted eccentric, but endearing family facing a transition that will … Continued
The Speed will be closed to the public and will reopen with standard hours on Sunday, May 8. We welcome you to join us another weekend! PLAN YOUR VISIT
The Speed will be closed to the public and will reopen with standard hours on Sunday, May 8. We welcome you to join us another weekend! PLAN YOUR VISIT
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
Exhibition on Screen Pissarro: Father of Impressionism Directed by David Bickerstaff TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed Cinema Without Camille Pissarro, there is no Impressionist movement. He is rightfully known as the father of Impressionism. It was a dramatic path that Pissarro followed, and throughout it all he wrote extensively to his family. It is through … Continued
Louisville Film Society Short Film Slam Various Directors TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed and Louisville Film Society members Co-presented by the Louisville Film Society, local filmmakers will present short works of fifteen minutes or less followed by questions and comments from the audience. This edition features a special jury prize of $500 for the best film … Continued
The Automat Directed by Lisa Hurwitz TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Joyous and a hoot to watch.”—Pete Hammond, Deadline Before fast food, one American empire was unstoppable—The Automat. It served affordable-priced quality food to millions for more than a century offering comfortable interiors, and state of technology. The chain welcomed those who had been ignored, including immigrants, … Continued
Adult Workshop: Altered Books Discarded books can be transformed into new artworks. Using phrases from random pages to guide the process, participants will create three items: beaded jewelry, a gift box, and a profound poem. Is this a gift for you or someone else? You decide. Open to ages 14+, registration and proof of full … Continued
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema The Phantom of the Open Directed by Craig Roberts TICKETS $18 / $16 Speed members / Free for Speed Cinephiles “Very charming and very funny.”—Mark Kermode, Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review The Phantom of the Open is the heartwarming and unbelievably true story of Maurice Flitcroft, the World’s Worst Golfer. Starring Mark Rylance, … Continued
The Automat Directed by Lisa Hurwitz TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Joyous and a hoot to watch.”—Pete Hammond, Deadline Before fast food, one American empire was unstoppable—The Automat. It served affordable-priced quality food to millions for more than a century offering comfortable interiors, and state of technology. The chain welcomed those who had been ignored, including immigrants, … Continued
The Automat Directed by Lisa Hurwitz TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Joyous and a hoot to watch.”—Pete Hammond, Deadline Before fast food, one American empire was unstoppable—The Automat. It served affordable-priced quality food to millions for more than a century offering comfortable interiors, and state of technology. The chain welcomed those who had been ignored, including immigrants, … Continued
The Automat Directed by Lisa Hurwitz TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Joyous and a hoot to watch.”—Pete Hammond, Deadline Before fast food, one American empire was unstoppable—The Automat. It served affordable-priced quality food to millions for more than a century offering comfortable interiors, and state of technology. The chain welcomed those who had been ignored, including immigrants, … Continued
Enjoy a free performance from the Yale Spizzwinks in the Atrium as part of Sunday Showcase! Performing since 1914, the Spizzwinks are the oldest underclassman a cappella group in the United States. The event is free and open to the public; registration is not required.
The Automat Directed by Lisa Hurwitz TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Joyous and a hoot to watch.”—Pete Hammond, Deadline Before fast food, one American empire was unstoppable—The Automat. It served affordable-priced quality food to millions for more than a century offering comfortable interiors, and state of technology. The chain welcomed those who had been ignored, including immigrants, … Continued
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
The Automat Directed by Lisa Hurwitz TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Joyous and a hoot to watch.”—Pete Hammond, Deadline Before fast food, one American empire was unstoppable—The Automat. It served affordable-priced quality food to millions for more than a century offering comfortable interiors, and state of technology. The chain welcomed those who had been ignored, including immigrants, … Continued
Coffee with a Curator Patron Circle members are invited to join Curator of Decorative Arts and Design Scott Erbes for a guided tour and conversation on the quilt-based artworks in Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch. Scott will also be giving some exclusive insights on the remarkable collection of historic quilts recently donated to the Speed by Eleanor Bingham … Continued
All visitors age 12 or older must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test from within 72 hours to attend an event or program at the Speed, including Speed Cinema Screenings. Proof of vaccination is not currently required for general admission to the Museum or its exhibitions. CLICK HERE for details. TICKETS … Continued
Diva Directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Every shot seems designed to delight the audience.”—Pauline Kael, The New Yorker Screened in 35mm, the slick, stylish, and sexy French cult classic Diva is back to thrill and dazzle audiences once again. A young French mail carrier, Jules (Frederic Andrei), becomes entranced with the voice of … Continued
Diva Directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Every shot seems designed to delight the audience.”—Pauline Kael, The New Yorker Screened in 35mm, the slick, stylish, and sexy French cult classic Diva is back to thrill and dazzle audiences once again. A young French mail carrier, Jules (Frederic Andrei), becomes entranced with the voice of … Continued
Diva Directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Every shot seems designed to delight the audience.”—Pauline Kael, The New Yorker Screened in 35mm, the slick, stylish, and sexy French cult classic Diva is back to thrill and dazzle audiences once again. A young French mail carrier, Jules (Frederic Andrei), becomes entranced with the voice of … Continued
Sunday Showcase Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics: Empowering Women One Quilt at a Time Produced by Shelly Zegart Sunday, May 22, 12:30 pm Cinema + FREE This episode from the nine-part PBS series Why Quilts Matter, focuses on the historical and contemporary roles of quilts as an avenue of personal expression, a sly medium … Continued
Visit the Speed for an open art making studio, where the only limitation is your own creativity! Each month, different materials will be provided for you to make artworks inspired by the Museum’s collection. All ages are welcome, all youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
Diva Directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Every shot seems designed to delight the audience.”—Pauline Kael, The New Yorker Screened in 35mm, the slick, stylish, and sexy French cult classic Diva is back to thrill and dazzle audiences once again. A young French mail carrier, Jules (Frederic Andrei), becomes entranced with the voice of … Continued
New 4K Digital Restoration The Heroic Trio (Dung fong sam hap) Directed by Johnnie To TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “This outrageous comic book fantasy epic manages to make even the most insane productions coming out of the Free City look positively sedate by comparison.”—Joey O’Bryan, Austin Chronicle The supernova star power of Hong Kong cinema … Continued
New 4K Digital Restoration The Heroic Trio (Dung fong sam hap) Directed by Johnnie To TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “This outrageous comic book fantasy epic manages to make even the most insane productions coming out of the Free City look positively sedate by comparison.”—Joey O’Bryan, Austin Chronicle The supernova star power of Hong Kong cinema … Continued
New 4K Digital Restoration Executioners (Yin doi hou hap zyun) Directed by Johnnie To and Ching Sui-tung TICKETS $12/ $8 Speed members “Great Hong Kong fun.”—Daniel Eagan, Film Journal International The kung fu crusaders known as Thief Catcher (Maggie Cheung), Invisible Woman (Michelle Yeoh), and Wonder Woman (Anita Mui) return in this gritty, postapocalyptic sequel to the … Continued
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
New 4K Digital Restoration Executioners (Yin doi hou hap zyun) Directed by Johnnie To and Ching Sui-tung TICKETS $12/ $8 Speed members “Great Hong Kong fun.”—Daniel Eagan, Film Journal International The kung fu crusaders known as Thief Catcher (Maggie Cheung), Invisible Woman (Michelle Yeoh), and Wonder Woman (Anita Mui) return in this gritty, postapocalyptic sequel to the … Continued
The Alfred R. Shands III and Mary N. Shands Masters Series Alyson Shotz: The Substance of Space Alyson Shotz, b.1964, lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. For the past 28 years she has been engaging, through her sculptural practice, in an artistic investigation into the physical qualities of space, light and matter—the building blocks of … Continued
Join us at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration not required, but materials and folding stools available first-come, … Continued
Mau Directed by Benji Bergmann and Jono Bergmann TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed Cinema “Fun. Kinetic. As outsized as its subject’s personality.”—Bobby LePire, Film Threat The unlikely story of design visionary Bruce Mau and his ever-optimistic push for massive change. From creating Coca Cola’s global sustainability platform to rethinking a 1000-year plan for Mecca, Mau has … Continued
Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission. The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Exhibition on Screen Pissarro: Father of Impressionism Directed by David Bickerstaff TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed Cinema Without Camille Pissarro, there is no Impressionist movement. He is rightfully known as the father of Impressionism. It was a dramatic path that Pissarro followed, and throughout it all he wrote extensively to his family. It is through … Continued
Mau Directed by Benji Bergmann and Jono Bergmann TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed Cinema “Fun. Kinetic. As outsized as its subject’s personality.”—Bobby LePire, Film Threat The unlikely story of design visionary Bruce Mau and his ever-optimistic push for massive change. From creating Coca Cola’s global sustainability platform to rethinking a 1000-year plan for Mecca, Mau has … Continued
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
Exhibition on Screen Pissarro: Father of Impressionism Directed by David Bickerstaff TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed Cinema Without Camille Pissarro, there is no Impressionist movement. He is rightfully known as the father of Impressionism. It was a dramatic path that Pissarro followed, and throughout it all he wrote extensively to his family. It is through … Continued
New 35mm Print The Conversation Directed by Francis Ford Coppola TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “An immaculate thriller, a study in paranoia and loneliness, partially inspired by Michael Antonioni’s Blow Up, and released as the Watergate scandal was unfolding with one of Gene Hackman’s greatest performances.”—Philip French, The Guardian One of Francis Ford Coppola’s most celebrated … Continued
New 35mm Print The Conversation Directed by Francis Ford Coppola TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “An immaculate thriller, a study in paranoia and loneliness, partially inspired by Michael Antonioni’s Blow Up, and released as the Watergate scandal was unfolding with one of Gene Hackman’s greatest performances.”—Philip French, The Guardian One of Francis Ford Coppola’s most celebrated … Continued
New 35mm Print The Conversation Directed by Francis Ford Coppola TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “An immaculate thriller, a study in paranoia and loneliness, partially inspired by Michael Antonioni’s Blow Up, and released as the Watergate scandal was unfolding with one of Gene Hackman’s greatest performances.”—Philip French, The Guardian One of Francis Ford Coppola’s most celebrated … Continued
Visit the Speed for an open art making studio, where the only limitation is your own creativity! Each month, different materials will be provided for you to make artworks inspired by the Museum’s collection. All ages are welcome, all youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
New 35mm Print The Conversation Directed by Francis Ford Coppola TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “An immaculate thriller, a study in paranoia and loneliness, partially inspired by Michael Antonioni’s Blow Up, and released as the Watergate scandal was unfolding with one of Gene Hackman’s greatest performances.”—Philip French, The Guardian One of Francis Ford Coppola’s most celebrated … Continued
This After Hours is going to be totally tubular! Wear your best 80s fashions and enjoy throwback music, drinks, and art at #yourSpeed. All visitors age 12 or older must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test from within 72 hours to attend an event or program at the Speed, including Speed … Continued
Memoria Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul TICKETS “You have to see it to believe it.”—A.O. Scott, The New York Times From the extraordinary mind of Cannes Film Festival Palme D’or-winning director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and starring Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton, comes a bewitching drama about a Scottish woman, who, after, hearing a loud band at daybreak, begins … Continued
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Special Summer Kid’s Edition Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Directed by Dean Fleisher Camp TICKETS $18 / $15 Speed members / $5 students !8 and under / Free for Speed Cinephiles “By the film’s end, it feels like the cinematic equivalent of a hug.”—Monica Castillo, The Wrap The beloved low-tech … Continued
Memoria Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul TICKETS “You have to see it to believe it.”—A.O. Scott, The New York Times From the extraordinary mind of Cannes Film Festival Palme D’or-winning director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and starring Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton, comes a bewitching drama about a Scottish woman, who, after, hearing a loud band at daybreak, begins … Continued
You’re invited: Join the Speed Art Museum and participants in ‘The Promise’ workshop for a community iron pour at Falls Art Foundry. RESERVE FREE TICKETS What is The Promise? This is a workshop, hosted by the Speed and artist Roberto Vasani, that reflects on guns and gun violence within the Black community in Louisville and … Continued
Memoria Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul TICKETS “You have to see it to believe it.”—A.O. Scott, The New York Times From the extraordinary mind of Cannes Film Festival Palme D’or-winning director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and starring Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton, comes a bewitching drama about a Scottish woman, who, after, hearing a loud band at daybreak, begins … Continued
Memoria Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul TICKETS “You have to see it to believe it.”—A.O. Scott, The New York Times From the extraordinary mind of Cannes Film Festival Palme D’or-winning director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and starring Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton, comes a bewitching drama about a Scottish woman, who, after, hearing a loud band at daybreak, begins … Continued
The Speed will be closed to the public and will reopen with standard hours on Friday, June 24. We welcome you to join us another weekend! PLAN YOUR VISIT
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
Memoria Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul TICKETS “You have to see it to believe it.”—A.O. Scott, The New York Times From the extraordinary mind of Cannes Film Festival Palme D’or-winning director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and starring Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton, comes a bewitching drama about a Scottish woman, who, after, hearing a loud band at daybreak, begins … Continued
Stay Prayed Up Directed by D.L. Anderson and Matt Durning TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Spiritual and tender.”—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter This new documentary is a spirited celebration of 82-year-old Lena Mae Perry and her legendary North Carolina gospel group The Branchettes. The film documents The Branchettes as they record their first, fully live … Continued
Stay Prayed Up Directed by D.L. Anderson and Matt Durning TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Spiritual and tender.”—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter This new documentary is a spirited celebration of 82-year-old Lena Mae Perry and her legendary North Carolina gospel group The Branchettes. The film documents The Branchettes as they record their first, fully live … Continued
Stay Prayed Up Directed by D.L. Anderson and Matt Durning TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Spiritual and tender.”—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter This new documentary is a spirited celebration of 82-year-old Lena Mae Perry and her legendary North Carolina gospel group The Branchettes. The film documents The Branchettes as they record their first, fully live … Continued
Explore Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of the exhibition. This special exhibition requires a timed admission ticket purchased at the front desk.
Stay Prayed Up Directed by D.L. Anderson and Matt Durning TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Spiritual and tender.”—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter This new documentary is a spirited celebration of 82-year-old Lena Mae Perry and her legendary North Carolina gospel group The Branchettes. The film documents The Branchettes as they record their first, fully live … Continued
35th Anniversary/New 4K Remastered Version Sign ‘o’ the Times Directed by Prince and Albert Magnoli TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Sign ‘o’ the Times is as much a masterpiece on film as it is on record.”—Michael Duquette, Observer Music legend Prince directed this concert film, culled from his 1987 European tour featuring his band performing 13 numbers, … Continued
Fanny: The Right to Rock Directed by Bobbi Jo Hart TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members Sometime in the 1960s, in sunny Sacramento, two Filipina-American sisters got together with other teenage girls to play music. Little did they know their garage band would evolve into the legendary rock group Fanny, the first all-women band to … Continued
35th Anniversary/New 4K Remastered Version Sign ‘o’ the Times Directed by Prince and Albert Magnoli TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Sign ‘o’ the Times is as much a masterpiece on film as it is on record.”—Michael Duquette, Observer Music legend Prince directed this concert film, culled from his 1987 European tour featuring his band performing 13 numbers, … Continued
Fanny: The Right to Rock Directed by Bobbi Jo Hart TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members Sometime in the 1960s, in sunny Sacramento, two Filipina-American sisters got together with other teenage girls to play music. Little did they know their garage band would evolve into the legendary rock group Fanny, the first all-women band to … Continued
Join us at the Speed for a special program designed for those living with early- and middle-stage memory loss and their care partners. Explore how artists use colors to convey emotions before completing your own artwork focused on color and emotion. Slow down at the Speed and strengthen bonds as you discover new connections with … Continued
CatVideoFest 2022 Produced by Will Braden TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members The CatVideoFest takes an activity that is normally done singly—watching cat videos online—and makes it into a communal experience. Each year, the Social Purpose Corporation brings a selection of the best feline videos along with some classics and unique submissions and shares them with the … Continued
CatVideoFest 2022 Produced by Will Braden TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members The CatVideoFest takes an activity that is normally done singly—watching cat videos online—and makes it into a communal experience. Each year, the Social Purpose Corporation brings a selection of the best feline videos along with some classics and unique submissions and shares them with the … Continued
CatVideoFest 2022 Produced by Will Braden TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members The CatVideoFest takes an activity that is normally done singly—watching cat videos online—and makes it into a communal experience. Each year, the Social Purpose Corporation brings a selection of the best feline videos along with some classics and unique submissions and shares them with the … Continued
CatVideoFest 2022 Produced by Will Braden TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members The CatVideoFest takes an activity that is normally done singly—watching cat videos online—and makes it into a communal experience. Each year, the Social Purpose Corporation brings a selection of the best feline videos along with some classics and unique submissions and shares them with the … Continued
TICKETS 5 – 8 pm: Get creative with DIY floral-scented rainbow bath bombs 5 – 8 pm: Shop and chat with QueerKy 5:30 – 6:30 pm: Live music in the Atrium with Maestro J and friends. 5 – 10 pm: Cool down with Snow Queen Shaved Ice Truck 6 – 7:30 pm: Screening of the Sundance Film Festival … Continued
2022 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour Various directors TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members The 2022 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 95-minute theatrical program of 7 short films curated from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival short film program, including three titles that won Festival awards. Considered the premier showcase for short … Continued
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