Past Exhibitions

We've been presenting exhibitions since 1877. Information and images for many of these exhibitions is available here. Exhibitions are the result of research and partnerships and generate creative responses.

You can entry search terms below, click on a decade, or check out a random exhibition. All our collections records are living documents. They are frequently revised and enhanced.

Past Exhibitions

Showing 24 Exhibitions

After Eden

The Rise and Reform of American Art, 1840-1910
April 26 - December 29, 1996

East Meets West

Oriental Themes in Western Textiles
June 14 - September 15, 1996

RISD Honors

Helen Frankenthaler and Robert Rauschenberg
July 7-30, 1996

Off the Cuff

Chinese Embroidered Sleeve Bands
March 15 - June 9, 1996

"De Donde Vengo"

Selections from the Nancy Sayles Day Collection of Modern Latin American Art
March 15 - April 28, 1996