Forward out of Slavery
Jacob Lawrence’s Forward bears witness to Harriet Tubman’s fierce determination to guide escaping slaves along the underground railroad…
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Arts and Exhibitions
Happy New Year from the Director
Top Secret! (until now): A taste of what’s in store for 2016 and heartfelt thanks for another glorious year at the NCMA.
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Inch by Inch, Revealing the Cavendish Portraits
Watch as an NCMA conservator uses the world’s first laser designed to restore paintings.
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Escher and the Art of the Mezzotint
Printmaker Julie Niskanen demonstrates how M. C. Escher would have made Dewdrop, one of his rare mezzotints.
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Encountering Leonardo’s Scientific Imagination
In the spirit of the artist himself, the exhibition uses technology to supplement the viewing experience.
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NCMA Hanukkah Lamp Chosen for Annual White House Ceremony
In the East Room of the White House, the Obamas host the lighting of our beautiful Hanukkah lamp by Ze’ev Raban.
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A Guide at the Crossroads
For a contemporary Cuban artist, making a decision inspired a larger-than-life portrayal of San Lázaro.
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Artist Meetup: Chisel and Forge
Meet North Carolina artists Peter G. Oakley and Elizabeth Brim as they discuss works in the exhibition.
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Curators Preview Fall Exhibitions
We interrupted curators during their workday and asked them for an informal preview of this fall’s exhibitions.
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Remembering through Contemporary Art
Circa looks back on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and its moving connection to a gilded sculpture in West Building.
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Artist Allison Hunter on Zoosphere
Circa asks video artist Allison Hunter about the animals in Zoosphere and her attitude toward art that’s not always on the wall…
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Time-Lapse: Installing the “Silver Tree”
It’s been five years since Roxy Paine’s Askew appeared on the NCMA grounds. This time-lapse video of its remarkable installation triggers thoughts from staff…
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