Upcoming Events
We host our in-person lectures at the Chrysler Museum of Art with coffee served in Huber Court at 10:30 am before each 11:00 am lecture. The lectures are free and open to the public thanks to our generous membership.
Wed, Jan 27
|Chrysler Museum of Art
Dr. Thomas P. Campbell Presents: “Threads of Power: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries”
Join Dr. Thomas P. Campbell for a captivating look at “Threads of Power: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries,” an exploration of seven extraordinary Renaissance tapestries that combine breathtaking artistry with the drama of a pivotal moment in European history.
Time & Location
Jan 27, 2027, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Chrysler Museum of Art, One Memorial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
About the event
☕️ Coffee 10:30 AM | Lecture 11:00 AM
🎟 Free & open to the public Dr. Thomas P. Campbell
Director and CEO
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
“Threads of Power: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries” Join FAMSF Director and CEO and renowned tapestry scholar Thomas P. Campbell for an exhilarating exploration of the seven monumental tapestries created to commemorate the Battle of Pavia. Exquisitely woven in staggering detail, these 16th-century masterworks provide viewers with an immersive look into a decisive event that changed the course of European history.
Thomas P. Campbell is Director and CEO of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and former Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A renowned art historian with degrees from Oxford and the Courtauld Institute, he is known for his groundbreaking exhibitions on Renaissance and Baroque tapestry. At both institutions, Campbell has championed access, education, and community engagement—expanding audiences and deepening the role of art in public life.