The danse macabre (dance of death), a visual allegory of life’s impermanence depicted by lively dancing skeletons, was popularized in woodcut illustrations as early as the 14th century. Equal parts foreboding and whimsic…

Exhibition on view June 12, 2026–February 28, 2027.

Exhibition on view June 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026.

Blue & White Invitational at the Holland Museum features contemporary work inspired by Dutch Delftware, exploring blue and white design across media.

Holland Museum invites artists to participate in a curated exhibition inspired by Dutch Delftware and the enduring visual language of blue and white design.

Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory is the first major museum exhibition to celebrate the work of beloved Bay Area artist Mildred Howard. Spanning Howard’s five-decade practice, Poetics of Memory brings together her renown…

The human figure was Pablo Picasso’s favorite subject, and portraiture remained a constant throughout his career. Drawing from his personal life, he depicted lovers, friends, rivals, and himself in whichever pictorial la…

"Realism Revisited" exhibition includes works by artists representing a variety of realist movements including European Realism, American Realism, Hyper Realism and Social Realism.

"Recollection of Communities: A Youth Perspective" is a public art exhibition and the culminating work of middle and high school students from eight communities in Southern California who participated in the 2026 Smithso…

Objects, Ideals & Delaware

Fashioning Chinese Women: Empire to Modernity traces a century of transformation through more than 70 exquisite ensembles from Shanghai, Hong Kong, and America. It charts the evolution of Chinese women’s dress, from loos…