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Purity and Power: The Art of Russian Icons

SEP 9-NOV 22
 LISANBY MUSEUM - FESTIVAL

Purity and Power

Purity and Power: The Art of Russian Icons

SEP 9-NOV 22
 LISANBY MUSEUM - FESTIVAL


To the followers of the Eastern Orthodox Church, images of holy people or events, called icons, are considered windows into the heavenly realm. This exhibition highlights the finest icons in the Madison Art Collection, presenting never-before-seen works of art. Visitors will explore not only the artistry of icons, but also the history of Russia itself. More

Edge Walkers

Multiple Media

SEP 10-OCT 13
 DUKE HALL GALLERY OF FINE ART - DUKE HALL

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Edge Walkers

Multiple Media

SEP 10-OCT 13
 DUKE HALL GALLERY OF FINE ART - DUKE HALL


This group exhibition will feature artwork that skirts the fine line between fine art and design, including that of Tanya Aguiñiga (b. 1978), a Los Angeles-based artist, designer and craftsperson. Influenced by her upbringing in Tijuana, Mexico, Aguiñiga’s work uses craft as a vehicle for community empowerment by generating conversations about identity, culture and gender. Her design studio produces “stunning contemporary furniture that evokes emotions through color, shape, and texture.” (TAC: Magazine of Textile Arts Center) More

The Great War in Stereo: Documentary Photography on the Western Front

SEP 17-NOV 8
 INSTITUTE FOR VISUAL STUDIES - ROOP HALL

The Great War in Stereo

The Great War in Stereo: Documentary Photography on the Western Front

SEP 17-NOV 8
 INSTITUTE FOR VISUAL STUDIES - ROOP HALL


This exhibit features photographs from France’s Western Front through a photography format now largely lost to us: stereoscopic glass slides that when viewed through a stereoscope create 3D images. Visitors will have the opportunity to see these slides in 3D and as large-format prints—as well as to learn more about the historical context of the images and why collections like The Great War in Stereo help to bring this history to life. More

SADAH Faculty Exhibition

Multiple Media

OCT 25-DEC 8
 DUKE HALL GALLERY OF FINE ART - DUKE HALL

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SADAH Faculty Exhibition

Multiple Media

OCT 25-DEC 8
 DUKE HALL GALLERY OF FINE ART - DUKE HALL


This exhibition features artwork by JMU’s award-winning faculty members in the School of Art, Design and Art History (SADAH). More

All That Glitters

JAN 27-APR 24
 LISANBY MUSEUM - FESTIVAL

All That Glitters

All That Glitters

JAN 27-APR 24
 LISANBY MUSEUM - FESTIVAL


In partnership with the James Madison University Mineral Museum, the Lisanby celebrates the connection between art and the natural world. All That Glitters will showcase artworks ranging from the ancient world through the 20th century alongside priceless minerals. More

Lindsay Packer

Encore Exhibition
Light Installations/Mixed Media

JAN 28-FEB 29
 DUKE HALL GALLERY OF FINE ART - DUKE HALL

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Lindsay Packer

Encore Exhibition
Light Installations/Mixed Media

JAN 28-FEB 29
 DUKE HALL GALLERY OF FINE ART - DUKE HALL


With a spontaneous spirit and non-hierarchical approach to materials and process, New York City-based artist Lindsay Packer borrows elements like plywood, furniture, and window screens to create her environments. She activates the elements with light or ink, actions, motors or a press, and then returns them to their original environments when a project or exhibition ends. This process encourages viewers to become more aware of temporary manifestations of color and form in their daily lives. More

Incandescent Movements: Performance and Light in Pato Hebert's Photography

FEB 11-APR 3
 INSTITUTE FOR VISUAL STUDIES - ROOP HALL

Incandescent Movements

Incandescent Movements: Performance and Light in Pato Hebert's Photography

FEB 11-APR 3
 INSTITUTE FOR VISUAL STUDIES - ROOP HALL


This exhibition features photographic work by artist Pato Hebert with a particular emphasis on performance, movement and the body. Hebert’s many photo series have engaged diverse contexts such as queer nightclubs, the International AIDS Conference, school playgrounds, and the game of football. More

Antonio Serna: Documents of Resistance

Multiple Media

MAR 17-APR 19
 DUKE HALL GALLERY OF FINE ART - DUKE HALL

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Antonio Serna: Documents of Resistance

Multiple Media

MAR 17-APR 19
 DUKE HALL GALLERY OF FINE ART - DUKE HALL


New York City-based artist Antonio Serna (b. 1974) will bring together several bodies of work to create an immersive solo exhibition featuring his regular and numerous ongoing series that speak to the social and cultural aspects of fine art, community, and organizing. These include Documents of Resistance: Artists of Color Protest, Energy of Place - Lloyd X Latimer, Cultural Roadmap for NYC’s Cultural Plan, and People’s Monument to Anti-Displacement Organizing. More

SEFEA Group Exhibition

MAY 18-JUN 27
 DUKE HALL GALLERY OF FINE ART - DUKE HALL

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SEFEA Group Exhibition

MAY 18-JUN 27
 DUKE HALL GALLERY OF FINE ART - DUKE HALL


As educators in the textile arts, the members of the Southeast Fibers Educators Association (SEFEA) are dedicated to the continuing interchange of knowledge, the exchange of ideas, and the joy of creating unlimited possibilities within the textile medium. This exhibition is hosted by Rob Mertens, a JMU fibers faculty artist and member of SEFEA. More


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