Richard Fleischner, "Sod Maze: View with Mound Elevation." Cyanotype print. Courtesy of the artist.

The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a panel discussion March 6 at Rosecliff exploring the legacy of “Monumenta,” the pioneering 1974 outdoor exhibition of modern sculpture, and its influence on contemporary art.

“An Inside Look at the ‘Full Circle’ Exhibition” is inspired by the exhibition currently on view in the Rosecliff galleries. The panel, which begins at 6 p.m., features Richard Fleischner, an original “Monumenta” artist, and artist Uri Aran, with the conversation moderated by Natalie Bell, chief curator at the MIT List Visual Arts Center. A reception will follow and the exhibition galleries will be open.

Rosecliff is located at 548 Bellevue Ave. Tickets are available at NewportMansions.org/events.

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