Past Exhibitions
2005 Maud Morgan Prize
Shelley Reed
A selection of striking paintings by Shelley Reed, recipient of the 2005 Maud Morgan prize, is on view in the Museum's Lower Rotunda through Dec 11...
West African Gold
Akan Regalia from the Glassell Collection
The Akan peoples, one of the largest ethnic groups in Ghana and Ivory Coast, are culturally similar and speak closely related languages. They have...
Contemporary Cloth
Stoles by Minagawa Makiko
Innovation replaces tradition in the special exhibition of the luminous, textured shawls of cutting-edge designer Minagawa Makiko. Her sensual fabrics...
Contemporary Clay
Japanese Ceramics for the New Century
Japan today is home to the world's most vibrant ceramic culture, with many thousands of potters working the length and breadth of the country...
Zhang Huan
Seeds of Hamburg
“Zhang Huan: Seeds of Hamburg” showcases a powerful performance by Chinese artist Zhang Huan, known for his ritualistic body art. In 2002, at the...
Things I Love
The Many Collections of William I. Koch
Founder of The Oxbow Group, one of the top 500 privately held companies in America, William I. Koch is an international businessman, chemical engineer...
Ansel Adams
Take a new look at the work of this great American landscape photographer through an outstanding selection of images from The Lane Collection. You’re...
Sounds of the Silk Road
Musical Instruments of Asia
Explore the rich traditions of Asian music in this exhibition of intricately designed instruments from throughout the continent—from Japan to Turkey...
A Much Recorded War
The Russo-Japanese War in History and Imagery
The first major military conflict of the modern age, the fierce campaigns of the Russo-Japanese War were closely observed by Japan and the West alike...
American West
Dust and Dreams
Inspired by the arrival of "Ansel Adams" in the Gund Gallery, we mined the riches of our collection of works on paper for prints, photographs...