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.

Showing 24 Exhibitions

Yousuf Karsh

Portraits of Artists
February 27 - August 23, 2009

Facing Artists

Twentieth Century Portraits from the Collection
February 27 - July 31, 2009

The Lure of Ink

Japanese Monochrome Prints and Books
March 6 - July 5, 2009

Sartorial Sanctuary

Clothing and Traditions in the Eastern Islamic World
December 19, 2008 - April 26, 2009

Multi-Part Art

Contemporary Works in the Collection
July 11, 2008 - March 29, 2009

After You're Gone

An Installation by Beth Lipman
August 22, 2008 - January 18, 2009

Designing Traditions

Student Explorations in the Asian Textile Collection
August 8 - December 7, 2008

Mika Tajima

Broken Plaid and Holding Your Breath (Taking the Long Way)
June 5 - October 12, 2008

Evolution Revolution

The Arts and Crafts in Contemporary Fashion and Textiles
February 22 - June 15, 2008

Edo Theater

The Drama of Kabuki
January 18 - May 18, 2008

Fabulous Fakes

Jewelry by Kenneth Jay Lane
October 26, 2007 - January 27, 2008

Heroes and Warriors

Japanese Prints of Historical Narratives and Legendary Tales
September 28, 2007 - January 13, 2008