Discover modern artist Ellsworth Kelly’s unique journey from the battlefield to “the color field” with Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs at Blanton Museum Carter Foster in a talk titled “Discovery the Joy of Ellsworth Kelly: Master of Color” happening at the Nevada Museum of Art on May 18 at 6 pm.

Learn how iconic modern artist Ellsworth Kelly, who had served as an expert camouflage engineer for the top-secret “Ghost Army”, became renowned for his unique style distinct from mainstream American Abstract Expressionism in the 1950s. Through Carter’s expertise scholarship, discover how combat created one of the greatest colorists of our time.

The program is $15 for general admission and $10 for members.