Gallery Hours
Tues-Sat 10:00-5:00 p.m.
Sun 12:00-5:00 p.m.
(Closed Mondays and major holidays)

Before the arrival of the Spanish in 1532, Peru had seen the rise and fall of numerous cultures and artistic styles, not just those of the Inca Empire, for which it is so well known. Because these civilizations lacked written records, we gain our understanding of their histories and societies through their art and archaeology. Focusing primarily on ceramics from cultures before the time of the Inca, this installation encourages visitors to explore less familiar arts and traditions.

Old Hollywood Glam
Gallery of the Art of the Western World, Steinmetz Kellett Gallery, first floor
Continuing through December 31, 2016

This installation features “head shots” of leading ladies from Hollywood’s Golden Age (1920s-40s), including Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, Vivien Leigh, Gloria Swanson, and Anna May Wong, by photographers George Hurrell, Angus McBean, and Edward Steichen. Through the lens of professional portrait photographers, we can examine how stars, publicists, and movie moguls constructed an artificial image of beauty and promoted it as the glamorous, sexy standard for American women.
This installation is presented in conjunction with the 2016 Themester “Beauty.”

The Art of Presidential Politics
Gallery of the Art of the Western World, Steinmetz Kellett Gallery, first floor
Continuing through December 31, 2016

In conjunction with the 2016 presidential election, this installation features several twentieth-century artworks that reflect on the institution of the American presidency, including a satirical cartoon for a 1960 New Yorker cover by Saul Steinberg; Andy Warhol’s tragic Presidential Seal in memory of President John F. Kennedy; and a print by retired IU faculty member Rudy Pozzatti that was drastically altered following the Watergate scandal in the early 1970s.

Modern Sculptors in Indiana
Gallery of the Art of the Western World, Steinmetz Kellett Gallery, first floor
Continuing through March 12, 2017

Several modern sculptors of national and international prominence were born in Indiana, worked in the state, or came here to study. This installation features the work of artists Robert Laurent, David Smith, George Rickey, David Hayes, Alexander Calder, Isamu Noguchi, and (from October onwards) William Wiley, all of whom have Indiana connections. This installation is presented in conjunction with the Indiana State Bicentennial and has been endorsed as an official Bicentennial Legacy Project.

The Strength of Hoosiers: The Ultimate Sacrifice
“The Ultimate Sacrifice” exhibit honors our Hoosier veterans and their many sacrifices, including death. This exhibit focuses on the personal experiences of those who served rather than on the wars themselves. Visitors, veteran or not, are invited to share their stories or memories of wartime or their beloved veteran within the exhibit. Join is in honoring our Hoosier veterans. Keep an eye out for more educational programs this fall about veterans and wartime. Exhibit open through November 12th.

Season’s Greetings
This Holiday exhibit features the story of winter holiday greetings from holiday cards to caroling. Vintage greetings, photographs, and decor from the MCHC collection will be on display. We will also be making and collecting holiday cards to be delivered to residents of a local nursing home. There will be toys and games for children of all ages to play. Exhibit open November 25th – January 7th

One Shot: The World War II Photography of John A. Bushemi
This traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society features images of American GIs who participated in World War II invasions. Visitors to the exhibit will be immersed in the Gary native’s views through numerous magazine covers and personal photographs, including those of the soldiers with whom he traveled. Exhibit Open November 4th – November 30th

Life Behind the Wheel
Can you imagine life without your car? Discover how the automobile transformed American society and impacted Monroe County. Explore automotive expressions of recreation and entertainment, fashion, politics, and more in “Life Behind the Wheel”! Exhibit open through December.

Gallery Hours
Tues-Sat 10:00-5:00 p.m.
Sun 12:00-5:00 p.m.
(Closed Mondays. Additionally, the Eskenazi Museum of Art will be closed for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Thursday, November 24 – Friday, November 25, and Saturday, December 24 – Monday, January 2)

Special Exhibitions

Giambattista and Domenico Tiepolo: Master Drawings from the Anthony J. Moravec Collection
October 1, 2016 to February 5, 2017
Judi and Milt Stewart Hexagon Gallery, first floor

This exhibition highlights the most important gift of Old Master drawings in the Eskenazi Museum of Art’s seventy-five year history. In 2010, Anthony J. Moravec, a Columbus, Indiana, businessman, donated twenty-four drawings by the eighteenth-century Italian master Giambattista Tiepolo, his son Domenico, and several of their contemporaries. The centerpiece is a group of a dozen drawings from Domenico Tiepolo’s New Testament cycle. These large pen, brush, and ink drawings are not studies for other works, as was more typical of the period but rather unique designs that showcase the artist’s deep understanding of the religious subject matter and his careful observation of the world around him. The exhibition’s guest curator and catalogue author Adelheid M. Gealt–the Eskenazi Museum of Art’s Director Emeritus and an expert on Domenico’s drawings–believes that the series (numbering 320 known sheets) represents a feat unparalleled in the history of art.

Vik Muniz
October 1, 2016 to February 5, 2017
Special Exhibitions Gallery, first floor

The Eskenazi Museum of Art serves as the only Midwest venue for this major traveling exhibition, which covers more than twenty-five years of the internationally acclaimed artist’s career. Known for his photographic images of famous people, places, and artworks created using unconventional materials, Vik Muniz has become a staple of the contemporary art scene. His smart, postmodern pictures delight viewers, while challenging their perceptions.

New in the Galleries

Lorenzo: The Other Tiepolo
November 1, 2016 – February 5, 2017

Masters of the French Etching Revival: Degas, Bracquemond, and Buhot
November 8, 2016 – May 7, 2017

Modern Pioneers: Professors of Photography
November 8, 2016 – May 7, 2017

Modigliani and Lipchitz: Friends in Bohemian Paris
November 8, 2016 – May 7, 2017

Focalpoint: Hats as Materials of Culture
October 3, 2016 – May 7, 2017

For more information, visit artmuseum.indiana.edu/on-view/

Located in the Ballroom, Third Floor
FREE Event, however due to limited space, this is a ticketed event.

Come dressed in your pajamas and celebrate the near arrival of Christmas with Santa and Mrs Claus! There will be fun with Polka-dot the Clown, Christmas crafts and cartoons, stationary to write a letter to Santa, milk and cookies, plus a BIG surprise at the end of the night!

Tickets generally go very quickly, so it’s best to request tickets as soon as possible. Once all of the tickets have been given away, we will announce on our Facebook page’s posting area that no more are available.

FREE tickets, for adults and children, may be acquired by calling 812-332-0053. Due to limited space, ONLY two adults per party may attend. The number of children who may attend is not limited.

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