Past Exhibitions
Kenneth Paul Block
Illustrations
Kenneth Paul Block (1925–2009) is arguably the most important fashion illustrator of the second half of the 20th century. His versatility and ability...
Marilyn Arsem
100 Ways to Consider Time
“Marilyn Arsem: 100 Ways to Consider Time” debuts a new performance by Boston-based artist Marilyn Arsem (born in 1951). For six hours a day, every...
Background Image
What happens when painting brings the background forward?
Class Distinctions
Dutch Painting in the Age of Rembrandt and Vermeer
From nobles to merchants to milkmaids, Dutch artists in the time of Rembrandt and Vermeer portrayed all levels of society in masterful detail.
In the Steps of the Master
Pupils of Hokusai
The amazing versatility of the great Katsushika Hokusai is reflected in the work of his many pupils, who were inspired by their master to produce...
Crafted
Objects in Flux
Discover the dramatic changes in contemporary craft in recent years.
Made in the Americas
The New World Discovers Asia
Extraordinary objects tell the story of the influence of Asia on the arts of colonial America.
Yours Sincerely, John S. Sargent
John Singer Sargent comes to life through letters and lore
Unfinished Stories
Snapshots from the Peter J. Cohen Collection
Spanning the 20th century, the almost 300 found photographs in “Unfinished Stories” depict a century of image-making by private photographers. “A...