The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival
October 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Step into the glamour of the art-deco era at the Minneapolis Institute of Art with a special screening of The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka. This dazzling documentary celebrates the life and legacy of the iconic Polish-born artist whose bold vision and style continue to inspire. Immediately after the film, stay for a special conversation with Carson Kreitzer, Broadway playwright of Lempicka. The evening continues with a dessert reception and bubbly toast in MIA’s stunning rotunda.
With her bold lines, luminous color, and unapologetic modernity, Tamara de Lempicka stormed 1920s Paris and became the reigning queen of Art Deco. Beloved by collectors from Barbra Streisand to Madonna, and immortalized on Broadway, Lempicka’s art—and her life—were a dazzling rebellion. Julie Rubio’s riveting documentary, the first feature-length portrait of this extraordinary Polish Jewish painter, captures her meteoric rise, her flight to the U.S. as fascism swept Europe, and her fearless embrace of life as an immigrant, an artist, and a bisexual woman ahead of her time. Narrated by Anjelica Huston, the film unveils newly unearthed treasures—including 8mm home movies—and reveals the lasting aesthetic power and political resonance of her work. Join us for this tribute to an icon who shattered conventions and painted her way into immortality.
POST-SCREENING CONVERSATION FEATURING
Carson Kreitzer
Playwright, Lempicka
Carson Kreitzer is a playwright, lyricist, and librettist, recipient of Guggenheim, MacDowell, and McKnight Fellowships and the Jonathan Larson Grant. She co-created Lempicka (with Matt Gould), which opened on Broadway in 2024, and her other plays include The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer, The Slow Drag, and Lasso of Truth. Her upcoming work includes TIMEBOMB, Svalbard, and Capital Crime.
PACIM proudly recommends this film and encourages everyone to attend this unique cultural event celebrating one of Poland’s most fascinating artists.
To purchase tickets, visit The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka at the MIA