Events Today in St. Louis

Dr. Melody Yunzi Li will be discussing her book "Transpacific Cartographies: Narrating the Contemporary Chinese Diaspora in the U.S." (New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, 2023). Dr. Melody Yunzi Li is currently an Assistant Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Houston. She holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from Washington University in St. Louis, an MPhil degree in Translation Studies at the University of Hong Kong, and a BA in English/Translation Studies from Sun Yat-sen University, China. Free. Door is 6pm. Discussion/Reading begins 7pm. 3142586251

The de Anda brothers’ mean and uncompromising OCCUPATIONAL KILLER (1986) aka POLICÍA DE NARCÓTICOS pits a pair of federales against a murderous cartel that’s killing innocent people and turning their corpses into drug mules. While racing to stop this heinous operation, the agents must also contend with the mysterious, homicidal vigilante, “The Executioner”—a shotgun-wielding psycho thats always one step ahead of the feds in laying bloody waste to cartel members. 314-221-2173

The Upcycled Garden exhibit is an ever-growing and touring concept by Daniel Attaboy Seifert, featuring locally sourced recycled cardboard, house paint, and spray paint remnants. While beautiful and organic on the outside, when many of the sculptures are flipped over, you can see a visual diary of consumption (gluten free pizza, Covid tests, light bulbs and Amazon boxes, etc.) used to create the art. The exhibit is located on the 4th floor and is included with museum admission. 314-231-2489

"Slingshot: 2024 MFA in Visual Art Thesis Exhibition" features thesis projects by the MFA in Visual Art candidates in the 2024 graduating class of the Graduate School of Art in Washington University’s Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. The 2024 MFA in Visual Art candidates are Emily Elhoffer, Jordan Geiger, Joni P. Gordon, Mad Green, Sophia Hatzikos, Micah Mickles, Sarah Moon, Samantha Neu, and Lynne Smith. Organized by Leslie Markle, curator for public art at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. 314-935-4523

The provocative work of Santiago Sierra addresses the topic of social inequities. With this multipart installation, Sierra employs art as direct evidence of environmental degradation, creating a visualization of the toxicity of contemporary urban life. Composed of 52 canvases sequentially exposed to urban pollution, the work references the increased presence of airborne contaminants both locally and worldwide. The Museum is open Monday, Wednesday–Sunday, 11 am–5 pm. 314-935-4523

Blueprints: 2024 Senior Photography & Animation Exhibit opening May 3- July 12. Opening Reception & Talk with the Graduates on Friday, May 3, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm. Exhibiting Graduates: Syd Bailey, Kaitlin Dyan Janeczko, Noah Carroll, Chandler Herron, Kaiden Klein, Julia Scott, Hailey Sherman, Jacob Wooten, with a Sideshow presentation from Animators Emily Foss, Landon Garland, Amelia Góssett, Jess Luke and the Animation Senior overview students. A culmination of their undergraduate journey, this exhibit illustrates the confidence in which the graduates use visual language, their creative identity and self-expression. Free & Open to the Public with Snacks & Refreshments. 314-246-7673