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Past Exhibits

Past Exhibits
Art of Politics

On view at Albuquerque Museum through August 12, 2018. Works on paper from the permanent collection demonstrate the similarities and connections between seemingly separate struggles.

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism

On view at Albuquerque Museum. The works of art in this exhibition epitomize the vitality and expressiveness of modern Mexican art. They were produced in a pivotal period in Mexican history, when the nation sought to redefine itself through political, social, and cultural reforms.

30 Americans

30 Americans explores how artists shed light on issues of racial, sexual, and historical identity.

The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited

A past exhibition. Albuquerque Museum celebrates the creative vision of Jim Henson in The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited. Kermit the Frog (The Muppet Show), Ernie and Bert (Sesame Street), Jen and Kira (The Dark Crystal), plus ballroom costumes for Jareth and Sarah from Labyrinth featured in this exploration of the visionary entertainer’s work.

Cartoon Formalism

A past exhibition at Albuquerque Museum February 1 - June 2020. Works on paper in the permanent collection.

Everyday People

A past exhibition at Albuquerque Museum through November 2019. The Redman collection from Photo Archives captures the everyday life of people in Albuquerque in the 1940s and 1950s.

Courage and Compassion

A past exhibition at Albuquerque Museum. This exhibition explores the legacy of Albuquerque’s Japanese American community and the impact World War II-era incarceration camps had on these New Mexicans.

Unfolding Tradition

A past exhibition at Albuquerque Museum March 23–January 19, 2020. Works on paper by Japanese artists in the collection.

A Past Rediscovered

A past exhibition at Albuquerque Museum through October 20, 2019. A Past Rediscovered: Highlights from the Palace of the Governors shares stories from the State of New Mexico, telling a history for all of us in the Land of Enchantment.

Seed: Climate Change Resilience

A past exhibition at Albuquerque Museum. Inspired dialogue around global warming, local food, healthy communities, and the revitalization of bioregional indigenous agri-Cultural practices

The Birds Arrive: A Garden

A past exhibition, heritage grains garden at the Albuquerque Museum, built by Land Arts of the American West and 7th regen, in conjunction with the exhibition Seed: Climate Change Resilience

Paul Sarkisian

A past exhibition at Albuquerque Museum. Paul Sarkisian proves the power of continuous innovation, and the importance of mastery of technique before an artist can create masterpieces reflecting his vision.

Pesos and Patriots

A past exhibition at Albuquerque Museum, "Pesos and Patriots: New Mexico’s Role in the American War of Independence" tells the story of Albuquerque families who supported the American cause in the fight for independence.

American Jewelry from New Mexico

A past exhibition at Albuquerque Museum. Stories of diverse heritages simultaneously, as artists live, in concert, trade, and adapt with their neighbors.

Making Africa

A past exhibition at Albuquerque Museum. Africa is a driving force for a new discussion of the potential of design in the 21st Century.

The US-Mexico Border

A past exhibition at Albuquerque Museum. A community conversation about place and imagination on the US-Mexico border