November Member Hour: Pierre Daura and the Spanish Civil War
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How does an artist respond when war and suffering become deeply personal? Spend a quieter morning at the Museum exploring Figures of Anguish, Figures of Compassion: Pierre Daura and the Spanish Civil War , a powerful exhibition spotlight drawn from the Taubman Museum of Art’s Permanent Collection. Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura was living in France when the Spanish Civil War engulfed his homeland. Deeply concerned for the people of Spain, Daura worked to aid refugees before enlisting in the Spanish Republican Army in 1937. He was stationed in Teruel, one of the war’s most intense conflict areas, and eventually rose to the rank of lieutenant before an injury sent him home to his family in France. The experience marked a turning point in both Daura’s life and his art. During this special Member Hour, explore works that reveal how he centered the human experience amid war and violence, while expressing the emotional sensitivity, social awareness, and compassion that became increasin
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https://www.taubmanmuseum.org/member-hour-nov-2026• Original event listing
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The Taubman is a striking 75,000 square foot Randall Stout-designed building that's hard to miss. Inside are a dozen galleries and a steady rotation of exhibitions throughout the year. They also run evening events, lectures, and community nights that bring in a different crowd than the usual downtown flow. Even if you're just passing through, the space itself is worth seeing.
