Gargoyles of Yale

Tuesday, March 24 at 7pm – presentation by Mathew M. Duman, author of “An Education in the Grotesque: The Gargoyles of Yale University”.
In the lecture, Duman will highlight a selection of gargoyles and grotesques found on the buildings of Yale University’s campus. Using photographs from his book, Duman will explore the artistic, historic, architectural and even humorous significance of these decorative sculptures and their role in communicating the identity of Yale University as a place of learning and enlightenment.
Mathew Duman is a photographer and graphic designer who grew up in Bethany, Connecticut. While studying abroad, he developed a fascination with the grotesque sculptures of the cathedrals of Britain. In addition to England, Matt has made photographic trips to Italy, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Matt currently works at the Knights of Columbus in New Haven. He began exploring the variety of sculpture found on the buildings of Yale University a few years ago and as a personal project, has researched and documented these “new world” grotesques which are closer, but no less bewitching than their European counterparts.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
The event is free but advance sign up is required. Please call the Killingworth Library at 860-663-2000 to reserve your spot.