Regarding History: American Art in Perspective

Join curators, academics, and artists to mark the end of the American Wing’s 100th anniversary with dynamic conversations and presentations that explore multilayered interpretations of American art and history. Discover how diverse institutions and individuals are bringing history to life for audiences through a variety of engaging approaches that activate digital technologies, showcase innovations in visual and material object-based displays, and center the power of place and the potential for contemporary artistic interventions.


A vibrant art studio scene with figures and bright colors. Foreground has a table with art supplies and flowers.
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In this year’s “The Michael and Juliet Rubenstein Lecture on Connoisseurship,” join world-renowned artist Kerry James Marshall in celebrating close looking as a source of inspiration.
January 30
A group of determined men, bundled in winter clothing, row a wooden boat through icy waters. One holds a flag; another stands, gazing forward
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Mark the 250th anniversary year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a conversation featuring filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein.
January 29
Scene of a boat procession.
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Join experts for a series of lectures exploring unique festivals that celebrate the gods of ancient Egypt.
December 4, 2025
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