By Achilles’ Tomb, a reinterpretation of the Museum’s Greco-Roman antiquities, by artist Elliott Hundley, reminds us that ancient culture can be remade and repurposed today by anyone, from anywhere, no expertise in ancient Greek required. In keeping with this spirit of playful reinterpretation experience two such explorations—one dance, and one scent.

Scent Studio

2:30 – 4:45 pm

Visitors 18 and over are invited to explore and experiment with the potions and perfumes of antiquity. Museum Teaching artists invite participants to sniff, sample, blend, and brew. Classics Professor Dorota Dutsch will link the current day to classical origins in brief interactive presentations. Come for the scents, stay for the dance.

Dance

4:45 – 5:15 pm and 5:30 – 5:45 pm

As the Museum closes, visitors will be invited to follow dancers from the galleries on to the terrace for a performance choreographed by Laura Gorenstein Miller. The State Street facing portion of the dance will be repeated at 5:30 pm. A contemporary take on the legend of the Phoenix, this sensual exploration reimagines the myth of the immortal bird extending from ancient Greece to Egypt to Israel via the Jewish tradition in the Talmud and Christian Europe in an irresistible story of regeneration and renewal, bringing life and hope. Lose yourself in this dual seduction of sight and scent.

This performance has been made possible through the generosity of Starr Siegele.