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From the Field: Tracing Foodways through Art explores the idea of food as not only nourishment but also an expression of our lived and shared experiences.
[Un]Mapping examines the legacies of mapmaking and invites viewers to think about alternatives for visualizing our relationships to place.
This exhibition features two visually striking textile-based sculptures by acclaimed artists Nick Cave and Jeffrey Gibson. These life-sized works invite viewers to grapple with our shared humanity through generosity, play, movement, and sound.
Playing upon the dual definitions of liquidity—liquid assets bought and sold, as well as liquid substances—this exhibition mines the historical connections between art, water, and commodities.
This installation uses objects from the Hood Museum of Art’s collection to challenge the traditional understanding of currency. Drawing on examples from across time and cultures to offer multiple perspectives, the installation asks audiences to question how a society defines “money” and its purpose.
This installation features highlights of the museum's European holdings in a range of media and genres. Often created to valorize, moralize, or inspire, the works originally appeared in a range of venues, from public institutions to private homes to religious buildings.