What’s coming in art
Art exhibitions to look out for
WRITTEN BY Jasmin McClinton
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
As we persist in safely navigating the pandemic and wrapping up this past year, art and culture continue to bring us moments of escape and exploration. Shifting into the new year, consider our world today and the change you can make tomorrow through creative lenses across the country. Just keep in mind that museum, gallery, and public health and safety regulations may vary upon location.
Shigeko Kubota: Liquid Reality
An influential member of the Japanese avant-garde, Shigeko Kubota, is opening her very first exhibition in the U.S. in 25 years at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Her fusion of raw materials and digital technology introduces a remarkable selection of sculpture work that mirrors today’s interconnected world.
https://www.moma.org
Witch Hunt
The Hammer Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) are collaborating to bring you a look inside the minds of 16 women artists across 13 countries as they share their expansive perspectives of political and sociological issues.
https://hammer.ucla.edu
Alfredo Jaar: The Structure of Images
Alfredo Jaar analyzes injustices among Ethiopian refugees, activists and women in politics and judicial reform in his image and light saturated installations featured at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
https://mcachicago.org
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Take a walk through the legendary works of Dutch artist Vincent Van Gough through a 360º virtual reality experience. The floor to ceiling projections invite an enchanting new exploration of his art. A world once made only of finely attuned brush strokes is brought to life through digital sound and color in a city near you.
https://www.vangoghnyc.com
Imogen Cunningham: A Retrospective
Groundbreaking photographer, Imogen Cunningham, paved the way for 20th century photography. Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is illuminating her extravagance, showcasing the artist’s influential eye from mid-November through early February.
https://www.seattleartmuseum.org
Tattoos in Japanese Prints
According to a 2019 Ipsos poll, 3 in 10 Americans have at least one tattoo. Opening in late November and running through February 2022, Boston Museum of Fine Arts will celebrate the pioneers of modern Japanese tattoo art in their “Tattoos in Japanese Prints” exhibition.
www.mfa.org
Princess Diana Exhibition: Accredited Access
Royal photographer Anwar Hussein and his sons Zak and Samir open a window to never before seen moments of the awe-inspiring Princess Diana. The exhibit is an intimate exploration of royal life from their unique perspective. Don’t miss out on this visual journey, opening January of 2022 in downtown NYC. Adult tickets start at $26.
https://princessdianaexhibit.com
Afro-Atlantic Histories
130 installations of art across 500 years in Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas, and Europe will show at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) in an eye-opening examination of the transatlantic slave trade through January 2022. Viewer discretion advised.
https://www.mfah.org
Medieval Bologna: Art for a University City
Interested in medieval art? First Art Museum in Nashville, Tennessee is premiering the first exhibition of its kind. Featuring roughly 70 artifacts of medieval paintings, sculptures and manuscripts of the knowledge-rich city of Bologna, Italy.
https://fristartmuseum.org
Nadia Hironaka, Matthew Suib: Field Companion
Locust Projects, a non-profit art exhibition space in Miami, Florida, presents themes of sustainability and community through an immersive film set in a microcosmic forest. Through living and digitally animated creatures, Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib inspire conversations of responsibility and ways in which to support our environment. Open until February 5, 2022.
https://locustprojects.org
