# Event Details - **Event Name**: "Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene" Member Preview - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join to examine environmental change through contemporary photography at our Member Preview and Curator ConversationAbout this EventAs a member of Kemper Museum, you are invited to a special preview of Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene, which brings together work by approximately 40 photo‑based artists from around the world to examine environmental change through contemporary photography. As the final venue for this traveling exhibition, Kemper Museum’s presentation offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the exhibition’s global scope.As part of your preview experience, a conversation between co‑curator Marshall Price and artist Will Wilson will explore how photographers are responding to a shifting world, touching on themes of globalism, place, and interconnected futures. Opening remarks from Jessica May, Ph.D., Kemper Museum’s Executive Director and co‑curator, will frame the exhibition’s broader implications.The night wraps up with a reception and additional time in the exhibition.Registration is required and appreciated. Please check in upon arrival.Schedule:5:30 PM — Exhibition preview & cash bar6:00–7:00 PM — Curator conversation7:00–8:00 PM — ReceptionAdmission:Free for Supporting MembersTickets are $15 for Free MembersFree for students with a valid student IDNot a Kemper Museum Member? Consider joining as a Supporting Member today for complimentary tickets to this event and others, join as a Supporting Member here. Free Members are also welcome to attend with a $15 ticket, join as a Free Member here.___The exhibition is organized by the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina and the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, The Trustees of Reservations, Lincoln, Massachusetts. The exhibition is curated by Jessica May, Executive Director, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and Marshall N. Price, Chief Curator and Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. A traveling exhibition, Second Nature has been shown at the Nasher Museum (August 2024 – January 2025), Cantor Arts Center at Stanford (February – August 2025), and the Anchorage Museum (October 2025 – April 2026).__Click here for information on how to get to the Museum and where to find our paid parking lots. 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You may unsubscribe anytime. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/second-nature-photography-in-the-age-of-the-anthropocene-member-preview/100001987694932049 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts, photography, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art - **lat**: 39.04642419999999 - **long**: -94.5851197 - **full address**: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Boulevard, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene" Member Preview - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/52b435d798372d01c7c8ea851bf48fa890bbcea848183916432a2f736645c02f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc004938-gmir.jpg?v=1776654679 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene" Member Preview being held? - **A:** "Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene" Member Preview takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Boulevard, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for "Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene" Member Preview? - **A:** Tickets for "Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene" Member Preview are priced at USD 15 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 15AvailableDonationFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing "Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene" Member Preview? - **A:** "Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene" Member Preview is organized by Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene" Member Preview is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. 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