What happens to a remarkable piece of art or design between the moment it leaves a collection and the moment it finds its next home?
An auction is more than a sale. It is a place where stories develop, collections reveal connections, and design finds new audiences.
Join fellow MODA members at Ahlers & Ogletree for a behind-the-scenes look at how an auction comes together. Just days before Ahlers & Ogletree's upcoming Modern & Contemporary Art & Design auction, we'll explore an extraordinary selection of objects and learn how they are researched, valued, catalogued, marketed, and ultimately brought to the auction floor.
For MODA members, this is an opportunity to look at familiar design history from a new perspective and get a closer look at the people and processes that shape the life of an object after it leaves a collection.
What to Expect
A private preview of highlights from the upcoming auction, including works by Alex Katz, Keith Haring, Alvar Aalto, Harry Bertoia, Edward Wormley, Adrian Pearsall, Dale Chihuly, Toots Zynsky, Lino Tagliapietra, and the Moulthrop family
A behind-the-scenes tour of Ahlers & Ogletree and a closer look at how an auction house operates
A conversation about where objects come from, how they are researched and evaluated, and how collections become compelling stories
An inside look at the auction process, from consignment and cataloguing to marketing, preview, and bidding
Time to connect with fellow MODA members and explore the objects on view.
Space is limited.
Meet Your Hosts:
The conversation will be led by Robert Ahlers, Kimberly Hong, and Scott Reilly who will share their perspectives on collecting, art and design, and the auction process.
Robert Ahlers is Owner & CEO of Ahlers & Ogletree, which he operates with his wife, Christy Ogletree Ahlers. Together, they have built Ahlers & Ogletree into one of the Southeast's leading auction houses, connecting sellers and buyers with rare and coveted objects and collections.
Kimberly Hong is Director of Sales & Business Development, Trusts & Estates, and Private Clients at Ahlers & Ogletree. An experienced appraiser and specialist in fine art, antiques, and decorative arts, Kimberly works with collectors, estates, and private clients to help bring significant objects and collections to market.
Scott Reilly is Head of Modern & Contemporary Art & Design at Ahlers & Ogletree and a longtime supporter of MODA. A former MODA board member, Scott has been part of the museum's design community for years and brings extensive experience in modern and contemporary art, design, curation, and museum leadership.
About Ahlers & Ogletree
Ahlers & Ogletree is a full-service Atlanta auction house known for connecting sellers and buyers with rare and coveted objects and collections. The company places particular emphasis on researching and understanding the story behind an item or collection, making it an ideal setting for a MODA Members Meetup focused on the life, history, and meaning of design.
Registration:
RSVP is required and free for MODA Members + One.
An RSVP link will be sent in your member email.
Limit TWO tickets per member.
MODA Members must use the email address associated with your membership
Know Before You Go: Details will be sent to you in your RSVP confirmation email.
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In Person at Mimms Museum of Technology and Art, Roswell, Georgia
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Guests can park in front of the building, on the gravel lot along Washington Street, and on the side of the street on Pine Street and Washington, past Pine.
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Please contact Felicia at felicia@museumofdesign.org for more information. Please contact Mimms Museum of Technology and Art for more information.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes. Consider bringing a bottle of water to carry for moments where liquids are permitted.
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us 48 hours prior to the event start.
All participants must RSVP prior to attendance. Since space is limited, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance if you and your + ONE will NOT be attending. Can’t attend? Let us know.
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Felicia E. Gail, MODA Public Programming & Membership Manager at felicia@museumofdesign.org
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MODA: Pictures and videos will be captured during MODA public programs and may be published on the official website, social media, and newsletters of the Museum of Design Atlanta. If you do not wish to appear on these platforms, please write to felicia@museumofdesign.org.