Past Exhibitions
I Remember Who I Am When I'm With You
I Remember Who I Am When I'm with You examines a range of photographs and prints that depict many types of relationships to explore the idea of interpersonal witnessing as a worthwhile action, one that shapes the course of our lives and allows us to impact others in return.
A Space for Dialogue is a student-curated exhibition program that began in 2001. Hood Museum of Art interns create an installation drawn from the museum's permanent collection by engaging with every aspect of curation, from doing research and selecting objects, to choosing frames and a wall color, to planning a layout and writing labels and a brochure, to giving a public talk. There have been over 100 A Space for Dialogue exhibitions on a wide variety of themes.
Distinctions Between Artists and Their Subjects
Window and MirrorWindow and Mirror: Distinctions Between Artists and Their Subjects features pairs of artworks from 19th- and 20th-century artists that compare self-portraits to the artists' portraits of other subjects. Through these juxtapositions, the exhibition invites us to engage with how artists explore their identity and their relationship to their creations.
A Space for Dialogue is a student-curated exhibition program that began in 2001. Hood Museum of Art interns create an installation drawn from the museum's permanent collection by engaging with every aspect of curation, from doing research and selecting objects, to choosing frames and a wall color, to planning a layout and writing labels and a brochure, to giving a public talk. There have been over 100 A Space for Dialogue exhibitions on a wide variety of themes.
A Seat at the Table
A Seat at the Table explores the significance of the table through a selection of 20th-century artworks from the Hood Museum's extensive collection. It invites viewers to think about the ritual of sharing a meal and the ways in which gathering allows humans to connect and create meaning in their lives.
A Space for Dialogue is a student-curated exhibition program that began in 2001. Hood Museum of Art interns create an installation drawn from the museum's permanent collection by engaging with every aspect of curation, from doing research and selecting objects, to choosing frames and a wall color, to planning a layout and writing labels and a brochure, to giving a public talk. There have been over 100 A Space for Dialogue exhibitions on a wide variety of themes.
You Just Got to Laugh
Why do we find things funny? Is it because we are uncomfortable or delighted or simply amused? You Just Got to Laugh focuses on how comedy shows up in art and how the viewer engages with it. Humor presents itself here in many forms—word games, staged scenes, or dress-up—and all of them introduce a break between our expectations and reality. In the end, we laugh, even if we feel we shouldn't. This Space for Dialogue wants you to spend a few minutes laughing today, because even a little more of that is worth it.
A Space for Dialogue is a student-curated exhibition program that began in 2001. Hood Museum of Art interns create an installation drawn from the museum's permanent collection by engaging with every aspect of curation, from doing research and selecting objects, to choosing frames and a wall color, to planning a layout and writing labels and a brochure, to giving a public talk. There have been over 100 A Space for Dialogue exhibitions on a wide variety of themes.
Separation Perfected
Inspired by theorist Guy Debord's 1967 book Society of the Spectacle, the exhibition Separation Perfected examines the paradox of our hyper-connected yet isolating world. In particular, it traces the shift from physical spaces to digital realms, where mediated images have increasingly replaced genuine connections. Through works spanning from the Industrial Revolution to the digital age, the exhibition questions how technology and capitalism have transformed visibility into a commodity, promoting exposure over authentic interaction. By navigating these visual landscapes, Separation Perfected invites viewers to reflect on what may be lost in a world where connection is abundant, yet true presence remains elusive.
A Space for Dialogue is a student-curated exhibition program that began in 2001. Hood Museum of Art interns create an installation drawn from the museum's permanent collection by engaging with every aspect of curation, from doing research and selecting objects, to choosing frames and a wall color, to planning a layout and writing labels and a brochure, to giving a public talk. There have been over 100 A Space for Dialogue exhibitions on a wide variety of themes.
Art, Provenance, and the Nazi Era
Hidden HistoriesHidden Histories: Art, Provenance, and the Nazi Era provides insight into the Hood Museum's Nazi-era provenance research initiative. While the exhibited artworks span diverse time periods and media, they are united by significant gaps in their ownership histories as well as their connections to dealers who sold looted art. By examining these red flags in provenance, this exhibition draws upon the hidden stories behind each piece to explore the ethical complexities of art acquisition and stewardship.
A Space for Dialogue is a student-curated exhibition program that began in 2001. Hood Museum of Art interns create an installation drawn from the museum's permanent collection by engaging with every aspect of curation, from doing research and selecting objects, to choosing frames and a wall color, to planning a layout and writing labels and a brochure, to giving a public talk. There have been over 100 A Space for Dialogue exhibitions on a wide variety of themes.