The Akron Art Museum is deeply honored to be one of only two venues to present William Wegman: Fay, a wonderfully witty and moving exhibition about the artistic collaboration between William Wegman (b. 1943) and his celebrated Weimaraner Fay (1984 - 1995).More info...
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Rethinking Art: Objects and Ideas from the 1960s and 70sJune 6, 2009 - October 4, 2009Judith Bear Isroff Gallery Rethinking Art comprises artworks by 10 artists from the collections of the Akron Art Museum and the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College, including several key thinkers of the 1960s and 70s. More info... |
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The Knight Purchase Award: Helen LevittJune 6, 2009 - October 4, 2009Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery The Knight Purchase Award: Helen Levitt comprises pictures from the Akron Art Museum's collection including works donated by the artist's colleagues, friends and admirers over the past decade, as well as the recent Knight Award purchases. More info... |
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Familiar Faces: Chuck Close in Ohio CollectionsSeptember 5, 2009 - January 3, 2010Karl and Bertl Arnstein Galleries Renowned for reinventing portraiture in the late 1960s, Chuck Close (b. 1940) is one of America’s most important contemporary artists. He masterfully employs a multitude of media to create monumental portraits of his family and friends. The Akron Art Museum, an institution with a longtime commitment to Close’s art, is organizing an exhibition of the artist’s work from collections throughout Ohio. More info... |
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The Legend of John Brown by Jacob LawrenceOctober 16, 2009 - February 14, 2010Judith Bear Isroff Gallery This fall marks the 150th anniversaries of John Brown’s anti-slavery raid on Harper’s Ferry, Virginia, and his December 2, 1859 execution. To commemorate this famous Akron resident, the Akron Art Museum presents selections from Jacob Lawrence’s celebrated print series The Legend of John Brown. More info... |
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Nuclear Enchantment: Photographs by Patrick NagataniOctober 10, 2009 - February 14, 2010Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery Fascinated by his new home state’s marriage with the nuclear industry, Patrick Nagatani began the Nuclear Enchantment series when he moved to Albuquerque in 1987. This exhibition, featuring around 25 works from the series, is drawn entirely from the collection of the Akron Art Museum. More info... |
