Ekua Holmes, A Matter of Time, 2006. Collage of cut printed, painted, and decorative papers and paint on paper. Boston Children’s Hospital. © Ekua Holmes.
Ekua Holmes, A Matter of Time, 2006. Collage of cut printed, painted, and decorative papers and paint on paper. Boston Children’s Hospital. © Ekua Holmes.
Citizens Free Admission Weekend
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Free general admission tickets available online until 10 am day of; also available on site at on a first-come, first-served basis.
Celebrate the opening of “Paper Stories, Layered Dreams: The Art of Ekua Holmes” with free general admission to the MFA on Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18, thanks to Citizens. Free tickets for general admission include access to “Paper Stories, Layered Dreams.”
“Paper Stories, Layered Dreams” features award-winning children’s book illustrations from artist, community activist, and lifelong resident of Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood Ekua Holmes. Through vibrant collages and a commitment to Black imagery, Holmes explores themes of childhood, family bonds, memory, and resilience. The exhibition is included with general admission.
Tickets to see special exhibitions “Writing the Future: Basquiat and the Hip-Hop Generation” and “Monet and Boston: Legacy Illuminated” on the weekend of the 17th are available now—buy yours today.
