Urban Realism in American Art (1890 – 1940)
July 8 – September 10, 2017 Drawn largely from the collection of Barbara Belgrade, this exhibition of paintings and works on paper explores the vitality and vision of American art at the turn of the 20th century. In a time of sweeping change, artists of the so-called Ashcan School focused on urban life, painting the energy […]
Bandits & Heroes, Poets & Saints: Popular Art of the Northeast of Brazil
September 1- October 20, 2017 A traveling exhibition from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Bandits & Heroes, Poets & Saints explores how the ancient cultures of Africa blended with indigenous and colonial Portuguese traditions to form the vibrant and complex cultural mosaic of modern Brazil. Engaging photographs and works of popular art, including sculptures, […]
Deer in the Headlights: Man vs. Nature
September 2 – October 29, 2017 Artist Billi Kid brings his witty and streetwise commentary to the subject of environmental impact in our Near :: New series of contemporary artists. Deer in the Headlights addresses issues related to environmental and sociological concerns regarding one of our most precious resources, our wildlife. Billi Kid reinterprets 20 […]
In Their Shoes
June 2 – July 30, 2017 In celebration of Safe Futures 40th anniversary, the New London-based organization will be mounting an exhibition in Lyman Allyn’s Glassenberg Gallery, entitled In Their Shoes. The exhibition springs from the question, “how can a pair of shoes or 170 pair of shoes bring awareness and HOPE to the survivors of domestic violence?” […]
David Smalley Memorial Exhibition
June 3 – August 13, 2017 Artist and New London native David Smalley, who passed away in 2015, pioneered the use of computer technology as a tool for creating sculpture, and founded the Center for Arts and Technology at Connecticut College, where he taught studio art for more than three decades. Made of steel, aluminum, […]
First Impressions: Master Drawings from the Lyman Allyn Collection
June 17 – October 8, 2017 Featuring European and American master drawings, First Impressions showcases seldom seen treasures from the Lyman Allyn’s permanent collection. The exhibit includes drawings and watercolors from the 15th through the early 20th century by German, Dutch, Italian, French, British, and American masters. Many were acquired in the 1930’s by the […]
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School Student Exhibition
April 15 – May 14, 2017 The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is proud to present a special exhibition by the students of the Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School. Students, parents, teachers, families, and art enthusiasts of all ages are invited to explore artwork created by students, grades K-5. Two-and three-dimensional artworks, in a variety of […]
Peter Daitch – Photographs: Landscapes, Abstracts & Urban Scenes
January 21 – April 2, 2017 For Peter Daitch, photography is a dance between the images the world is presenting and the vision of the artist behind the camera. It is this balance, between what he perceives through the lens, and who he is as an artist that allows him to create his work. Daitch […]
From Combat to Carpet: The Art of Afghan War Rugs
February 18 – May 21, 2017 From Combat to Carpet: The Art of Afghan War Rugs presents the most distinct collection of Afghan war rugs in the world. It is an important exhibition that brings to the Lyman Allyn Art Museum large and small-scale contemporary weavings from Afghanistan. These compelling examples of contemporary craft—traditionally made by women […]
It’s Only a Paper Moon: Souvenir Photography in America, 1870-1950
February 18 – May 14, 2017 Almost all of us today exchange online photographs or “selfies” with classmates, family and friends. But did you know this practice has a long history? Shortly after the invention of photography in the mid 19th century, tourists began documenting their travels with souvenir photo portraits. Photo studios were hugely […]