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When Art Intersects History

March 7, 2020 – February 28, 2021

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  • The works hanging on the gallery wall including a collage, a painting of soldier-like individuals, and an opened mouth individual.

    When Arts Intersects History installed in Gutman Gallery. Photo by Brian Wagner.

  • Two hanging works of art near a glass case containing a booklet.

    When Arts Intersects History installed in Gutman Gallery. Photo by Brian Wagner.

  • Two works hanging on the wall. The top work reads "They will torture you my friend," while the bottom work shows a mangled human like figure with a sombrero.

    When Arts Intersects History installed in Gutman Gallery. Photo by Brian Wagner.

Series

A Space for Dialogue 99

About

What happens when we assess a work of art as a historical document? When Art Intersects History examines works of American modern art that document the history of equality during the second half of the 20th century. This politically charged era reached a climax in the 1960s and 1970s with the confluence of the civil rights movement, women’s rights campaigns, the gay rights movement, and Vietnam War protests. All of this resistance was propelled by a mounting countercultural cry for equality and social justice. This exhibition considers how American artists have shared their perspectives on these galvanizing historic moments, and how their work still impacts us today.　

A Space for Dialogue: Fresh Perspectives on the Permanent Collection from Dartmouth’s Students, founded with support from the Class of 1948, is made possible with generous endowments from the Class of 1967, Bonnie and Richard Reiss Jr. ’66, and Pamela J. Joyner '79.

Exhibition Curator

Allison Carey

Exhibition subject: A Space for Dialogue