In celebration of our 90th anniversary, the Addison Gallery of American Art invited Tamar Avishai, host of the award-winning podcast The Lonely Palette, to create
During the spring 2021 academic term, seven members of Phillips Academy’s Andover Dance Group choreographed work inspired by Mel Kendrick: Seeing Things in Things. In preparation
Jock Reynolds, former director of the Addison (1989–1998) and photographer Dawoud Bey talk about their history of collaboration and the Addison’s Edward E. Elson Artist-in-Residence
In celebration of our 90th anniversary, the Addison Gallery of American Art invited Tamar Avishai, host of the award-winning podcast The Lonely Palette, to create
Renowned art historian and Phillips Academy alumnus William Agee (PA 1955) discusses masterworks from the Addison’s collection, their art historical significance, and their personal impact
Nine decades ago, Phillips Academy alumnus Thomas Cochran established the Addison Gallery of American Art “to enrich permanently the lives of the students” of the
Robert Frank: The Americans (October 17, 2020–April 11, 2021) This exhibition displays in its entirety Robert Frank’s timeless and timely study of the United States, which
To celebrate and close the exhibition Aphrodite Désirée Navab: Landmines of Memory, Aphrodite Navab is joined virtually by fellow artists Nicholas Galanin and Curtis Talwst Santiago
Currents/Crosscurrents: American Art, 1850–1950 (October 17, 2020–March 7, 2021) Currents/Crosscurrents offered a nuanced glimpse into a century of creative expression in America, placing iconic works
Take a virtual visit to the Addison Gallery of American Art. Learn about the museum’s history and get a behind the scenes look at our
Wayfinding: Contemporary Artists, Critical Dialogues, and the Sidney R. Knafel Map Collection (October 17, 2020–February 28, 2021) Wayfinding presented new work by six artists—Sonny Assu,
This mindful observation experience focuses on finding ground within unpredictability. Using artworks, the body, and breath to help participants unwind and relax into the present
An Incomplete History of Photography: 1860s to 1960s (October 17, 2020–February 21, 2021) Featuring images drawn from the Addison’s collection, this exhibition demonstrated how photographs
Organized chronologically, Currents/Crosscurrents places iconic paintings, photographs, works on paper, and sculptures in dialogue with works by and lesser-known and unknown artists. In the final
Organized chronologically, Currents/Crosscurrents places iconic paintings, photographs, works on paper, and sculptures in dialogue with works by and lesser-known and unknown artists. In the second presentation
To Make Visible: Art and Activism, 1980–2000 (October 17, 2020–January 3, 2021) This exhibition examined the work of artists such as Jenny Holzer, Glenn Ligon,
Organized chronologically, Currents/Crosscurrents places iconic paintings, photographs, works on paper, and sculptures in dialogue with works by and lesser-known and unknown artists. In the first presentation of
How can maps reflect the world-view and relationships to the land of their creators? Look closely and engage with maps made by both Native and
This video walk-through of Aphrodite Désirée Navab: Landmines of Memory (Winter 2021) offers an up-close view of this unique presentation of 58 ink drawings. Created while Navab was
What can Civil War painting and photography tell us about how history is documented and authored? Jamie Kaplowitz Gibbons, Head of Education, and Dr. Tessa
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Exhibition | Residency | Publication | Acquisition
Exhibition | Residency | Publication | Acquisition
