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Upcoming Exhibitions

A painting of a woman smiling while doing laundry.

The Changing Figure in American Art

September 26, 2026 – December 11, 2027

The Changing Figure in American Art examines a variety of figural paintings and sculptures to explore the range of content that can be mapped onto the image of a person, whether known to the artist or not. These works from throughout US history demonstrate the elasticity of meaning that can...

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A photo of a terracotta jar decorated with a painted pattern and medallion.

Holding Knowledge: The Tenenbaum Family Collection

September 26, 2026 – December 11, 2027

Holding Knowledge: The Tenenbaum Family Collection features highlights from a significant gift of 112 modern and contemporary Native American ceramic objects from the family of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum '58. The exhibition's almost 50 works explore Pueblo, Hopi, and Diné or Navajo...

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Concept: Process

October 31, 2026 – December 19, 2026

Concept : Process is derived from Sol LeWitt’s notion that “the idea or the concept is the most important aspect” of art. This exhibition explores the intersection between artistic experimentation and abstraction in printmaking through early and later works by artists engaging conceptually...

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A photograph of a large Japanese screen. The screen depicts a landscape with a river and trees and houses.

Asian Art at Dartmouth: Highlights from the Hood Museum of Art

January 9 – November 13, 2027

Asian Art at Dartmouth: Highlights from the Hood Museum of Art showcases key works of Asian art from the Hood Museum across many mediums. The exhibition's overview of the collection encompasses historical works from Japan, Korea, China, the Tibetan and Himalayan Plateau, and South...

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