Drape yourself in ancient finery and transport yourself to the Roman world at SLAM Underground—MUSE! Embrace the forces of creativity in Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan and the enduring legacy of ancient Rome. Let classical beats, timeless cocktails, and myth-making art activities transport you through centuries of influence. For guests 18+.
Maurice Gonzales, PhD Candidate in the John and Penelope Biggs Department of Classics, will be participating in the evening, reciting excerpts of Juvenal’s Satires in Latin and answering questions about the satirist’s poetry.
Marvel as artist Sue Giannotti demonstrates ancient mosaic techniques. Sue Giannotti is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and is the founder of Mosaic Opus Studio, where she creates original mosaic artworks and architectural commissions. Originally trained in Italy, she uses millennia-tested tools, techniques, and materials to create contemporary work.