La comida del artista (The Artist's Meal) by Victor Grippo An Argentine artist brings the ancient practice of alchemy into our own time, asking us to reflect on its links to modern chemistry, biology, psychology, and even the politics of hunger. Join Docent Susan McGee as she invites you to consider the art and science transformation in this provocative new work.

...And to draw a bright white line with light (Untitled, 11.5) by Uta Barth The everyday act of looking through a camera lens becomes the subject of this rhythmic, luminous photograph--literally a drawing with light. Explore the painterly qualities captured in this meditative composition with docents Lisa Roger and Ann Wall and confront the mystery of human vision. IMAGE: Uta Barth, ... and to draw a bright white line with light (Untitled 11.5), 2011. Triptych of inkjet prints face-mounted against matte acrylic, framed in painted aluminum frames. Framed: 37.5" × 169.75". Collection of Phoenix Art Museum, museum purchase with funds provided by Contemporary Forum (ArtPick 2012).

Misa Yanagisawa shows and shares the fine art of wearing a kimono.

Join Creator and Curator of The Art of Video Games Chris Melissinos, who will speak about the development of the exhibition and an overview of gaming history. Melissinos has been an active member of the video game industry for more than 16 years and is best known for his role in web-based video game technology development, video game preservation and advocacy, virtual world application, and lectures on the future of games and computer technology in society and education. The lecture will be followed by a book signing of the Exhibition Catalogue and the chance to meet Mr. Melissinos in the Exhibition.