Curator Talk: The Figurative World of Eric Fischl
January 22, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 pm
Steele Gallery
TICKETS: Free with General Admission*
*Ticket price includes Museum General Admission
Join guest curator Heather Lineberry for an in-depth look at Eric Fischl: Stories Told, an exhibition spanning Eric Fischl’s career from the late 1970s to today. This casual, conversational session illuminates Fischl’s ongoing exploration of the human figure, capturing complex, emotionally charged moments that touch on social taboos, family secrets, masculinity, privilege, and the tension between public and private life.
Beyond his international acclaim, the talk will also highlight how Fischl has profoundly shaped the Phoenix arts community through mentorship and philanthropy, making this exhibition a meaningful homecoming.
About Curator Talks
Curator Talks offer a dynamic opportunity to engage with Museum curators in the galleries. These sessions provide visitors with exclusive insights into current exhibitions and artworks on view, along with time for Q&A.
Eric Fischl: Stories Told is organized by Phoenix Art Museum and guest-curated by Heather Sealy Lineberry, Curator Emeritus at the Arizona State University Art Museum and faculty associate in the ASU School of Art’s Museum Studies program.
The exhibition is presented by the Men’s Arts Council, with leadership support from Margaret T. Morris Foundation, and Steven Martin and Anne Stringfield.
Major support provided by Michael and Nancy Gifford, James and Janet Dicke, Bruce and Suzie Kovner, and DL Withers Foundation.
Additional support is provided by Rafael Jablonka, Erica Samuels, and Skarstedt Gallery.
In-kind support provided by Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix.
Contemporary art exhibitions and projects are made possible in part by the Rob Walton, Jordan Rose, and Rose Law Group Fund for Contemporary Art. All exhibitions at Phoenix Art Museum are underwritten by the Phoenix Art Museum Exhibition Excellence Fund, founded by The Opatrny Family Foundation, with additional major support provided by Joan Cremin.
Leadership support for the exhibition publication, Eric Fischl: Late America, is provided by Skarstedt Gallery.