American History

Janis Joplin: Be Happy, Be Free, Wear Flowers explores the life and legacy of one of the American music scene’s most iconic voices. It features Joplin’s own letters; her personal scrapbook, where she carefully recorded her meteoric rise to fame.... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

Beginning with the administration of George Washington, presidential portrait medals served as diplomatic currency in the federal government’s interactions with Native American leaders. Presented to tribal representatives during treaty .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.

An exhibition of all new work spanning seven galleries highlights the dynamic portraiture practice of leading contemporary artist Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke).

Bisa Butler is a singular voice among a cadre of contemporary artists that engage figural representation to examine the beauty and complexity of Black experience. A painter by training, Butler employs a wide array of textiles as her “palette” .... Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.