Milwaukee, Wis. – July 1, 2011 – The Milwaukee Art Museum will host a panel discussion on contemporary art and political topics on Thursday, July 7 at 6:15 p.m. in Lubar Auditorium.

Join Melissa Chiu from the Asia Society, New York, Barrett McCormick from Marquette University, and Kathryn Kanjo from the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, among other panelists, as they discuss issues surrounding art and politics, including the recent detention and release of contemporary Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.

“It is part of our mission to educate and inspire the community, and we l it is our role to foster dialogue around all art-related issues, including contemporary art,” said Daniel Keegan, director of the Milwaukee Art Museum. “I encourage people to come and participate in the discussion.”

“Ai Weiwei: The Collision of Art and Politics” is free to the public, and falls on Target Free First Thursday, when admission to the Museum is free for individuals.

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