Pop Goes the Easel: Pop Art and its Progeny
Running March 2, 2013 through August 10, 2013 Pop Goes the Easel explores Pop Art of the 1960s and its impact on painting, printmaking, and sculpture in the decades that followed. Curated by Dr. Barbara Zabel, Professor Emeritus of Art History at Connecticut College, this exhibition includes works by the male Pop stars Andy Warhol, […]
Dinotopia: Art, Science & Imagination
September 22, 2102 – February 2, 2013 Dinosaur fans get ready! DINOTOPIA: Art, Science, and Imagination showcases the original artwork of James Gurney. Gurney is the author and illustrator of Dinotopia, an illustrated book series that tells the story of an island where humans and sentient dinosaurs live together in harmony. Dinotopia appeals to both adults and children […]
Curtain Up: Broadway Behind the Scenes
April 14, 2012 – September 1, 2012 Costume, Set, and Lighting Designs from the Broadway shows The Producers, Young Frankenstein, Memphis, Hairspray, FELA, Avenue Q, and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center The exhibition explores the creative process behind the stunning visuals of Broadway shows. Each show’s set designs and costume designs, along with props and […]
The Rockets’ Red Glare: Connecticut and the War of 1812
July 6, 2012 – December 31, 2012 During its bicentennial year, explore an important turning point in the state and nation’s history through this exhibition developed by a collaboration of Mystic Seaport, the Stonington Historical Society, the New London County Historical Society, the New London Maritime Society, and the Lyman Allyn Art Museum.
Celebrating Lyme’s Beauty
June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013 This exhibition is a collaboration between the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London, The Lyme Art Association in Old Lyme, and the Lyme Land Conservation Trust in Lyme. All three organizations are in New London County. This is the 3rd annual exhibition of, what we have come […]
America @ Work: New Deal Murals in New London and Beyond
March 8 – June 9, 2012 Inspired by New London’s local treasures—the 1938 Post Office murals by Thomas La Farge—America @ Work: New Deal Murals in New London and Beyond features mural studies by La Farge (from the museum’s permanent collection) and other artists working on Roosevelt’s New Deal art projects across the country. Countering the […]
Hello Manga!
October 15, 2011 – March 17, 2012 Since the 1980’s, Japanese comics (i.e. manga) have been capturing the attention of the American public and inspiring artists and fans. This exhibition celebrates the art of manga and explores its popularity with American audiences. Both longtime fans and those new to manga will enjoy the illustrations, collectibles, […]
Skateboards: Art on the Ply
September 17, 2011 – February 4, 2012 explores the question “Can a skateboard be art?” Skateboard enthusiasts, students, art lovers, and visitors of all ages will consider this question as they view skateboards designed by contemporary artists, sculptures made from skateboards, and classic decks from the past. While skateboards may seem like an unexpected topic […]
Face Off: Portraits by Contemporary Artists
April 10 – September 18, 2011 This intriguing exhibition will present a wide variety of portraits by artists working in recent years. Once considered retrograde, portraiture has assumed a central role in the art of our time. Artists have turned to portraiture as a major vehicle for addressing issues of identity and gender, race and […]
The Subject is Light: The Henry and Sharon Martin Collection of Contemporary Realist Paintings
March 18, 2011 – August 21, 2011 This exhibition presents artworks by some of the most skilled contemporary representational artists working today. Featuring images of New England seascapes – ocean views that transcend geography and appeal to everyone, it also includes some outstanding still lifes. The organizing principle of the exhibition is the opportunity it […]