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The exhibition not only represents what is arguably the strongest work of one of the greatest muralists in American art, but also offers a riveting visual history of important events in the struggle for freedom and equality. Visitors are sure to be captivated by the intensity of Woodruff's color, form, and narrative, which is at once deeply compelling and highly accessible. Roberta Smith of the New York Times perhaps said it best when she declared that, 'Each is a one act play unto itself.'
Graham C. Boettcher, Chief Curator at the Birmingham Museum of Art
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The Birmingham Museum of Art Presents 19th-Century Ikat Robes and Accessories

Uzbekistan Textiles Dazzle More Than A Century LaterThe Birmingham Museum of Art presents a vivid collection of robes and accessories featuring intricate ikat designs in its upcoming exhibition All The Colors of the Rainbow: Uzbekistan Ikats from the Collection of Peggy Slappey. Comprising a range of 62 objects from robes and hats to shoes and jewelry, the exhibition explores the social, economic, and technical history of the complex and varied textile patterns created for items made and worn in Uzbekistan in the 19th-century. The exhibition opens March 19 and runs through July 10, 2016.

Exhibition of Vodou Flags from Haiti Debuts in Alabama

An exhibition of Haitian flags made for Vodou religious ceremonies will go on display at the Birmingham Museum of Art on December 19. Constructed of intricate beadwork and colorful sequins, 21 “drapo” comprise Haitian Flags from the Cargo Collection. The vibrant flags depict symbolic imagery drawn from European and African traditions, and were originally created to accompany faith practice among believers of Vodou. “Upon first glance, the flags are immediately dazzling, shimmering with bold colors and vivid imagery, but with further examination, one will also notice the powerful use of

Horace Ballard Joins Birmingham Museum of Art As New Curator of Education

Ballard's appointment is the latest in a series of curatorial hires for the Birmingham Museum of Art which includes the additions of Robert Schindler as the Curator of European Art in 2013 and Wassan Al-Khudhairi as the Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art in 2014.The Birmingham Museum of Art announces the appointment of Horace D. Ballard, Jr. as the new Curator of Education. Ballard joins the Museum most recently from his position as an educator at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). He began his duties at the Museum on August 10. “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Ballard to

Black Like Who?: Exploring Race and Representation

The Birmingham Museum of Art debuts an exhibition of works depicting blackness in American art from the early 20th Century to present.‘Race’ is both an empty category and one of the most destructive and powerful forms of social categorization.  -- Michael Rustin, “Psychoanalysis, Racism and Anti-Racism,” 1991The depiction of blackness in American art has been such a highly scrutinized topic in both artistic production and museum exhibitions that one could ask, ‘what else is there to examine that hasn’t already been sufficiently analyzed?’ Black Like Who? answers that inquiry with a

Hale Woodruff Murals Return To Alabama After National Tour

Birmingham Museum of Art Welcomes Home Monumental Talladega MuralsThe Birmingham Museum of Art presents an acclaimed exhibition of historic murals by renowned African American artist Hale Woodruff. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College has toured the United States for the past three years and will be on display in Birmingham from June 13 to September 6, 2015.Organized by the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, in collaboration with Talladega College in Alabama, the exhibition features six large-scale murals – two are 20 feet wide -- depicting landmark events in the rise of

Birmingham Museum of Art Presents David Puxley Exhibition

David Puxley: Wedgwood's First Studio PotterWith more than 10,000 objects, the Birmingham Museum of Art is home to the largest collection of Wedgwood in the United States. On April 18, the Museum presents an exhibition of distinguished ceramic works by David Puxley, the company’s first studio potter in residence. David Puxley: Wedgwood's First Studio Potter includes 35 pieces of pottery from the Museum’s permanent collection, highlighting the range of Puxley’s work during his tenure at Wedgwood.“The 1960s was a turning point in the history of British ceramics,” says Anne Forschler-

Dutch Masters Coming to Birmingham

Small Treasures: Rembrandt, Vermeer, and their Contemporaries Opens January 31.The Birmingham Museum of Art will host an exhibition featuring works of the greatest masters of the Dutch and Flemish Golden Age titled, Small Treasures: Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, and Their Contemporaries. The exhibition, which was organized by the North Carolina Museum of Art and is sponsored by PNC, will be on view from January 30 – April 26, 2015. Small Treasures brings together 40 small-scale oil paintings, most of which are no more than ten inches in height, by 28 artists who lived and worked in what is

Birmingham Museum of Art to Open Renovated African Galleries

After two years of renovations, the Birmingham Museum of Art reopens its African galleries on Saturday, April 26. “Over the past several decades, the Birmingham Museum of Art has built an exceptional collection of African art, one that beautifully reflects the ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity of the many regions in Africa,” say Gail Andrew, R. Hugh Daniel Director of the Birmingham Museum of Art. “The new geographic orientation of the gallery created by Dr. Hanna underscores the vast and distinctive art forms that have existed in Africa for thousands of years and those

Birmingham Museum of Art Appoints Curator of Contemporary Art

The Birmingham Museum of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Wassan Al-Khudhairi as its new Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. She will begin work at the Museum on May 5.“We are thrilled to have Ms. Al-Khudhairi take the lead of our Modern and Contemporary Art collection,” says Gail Andrews, R. Hugh Daniel Director of the Birmingham Museum of Art. “Her extensive curatorial experience has exposed her to incredible collections and networks around the world. I am confident her international experience will strengthen efforts to expand our global approach to the collection, while

Birmingham Museum of Art Announces New European Curator

After an extensive national search, the Birmingham Museum of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Schindler as Curator of European Art. Schindler comes to the Birmingham Museum from The Metropolitan Museum, where he held the Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Fellowship in the Department of Medieval Art and The Cloisters. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Schindler to the Birmingham Museum of Art. He is a formidable scholar with an impressive background,” says Gail Andrews, R. Hugh Daniel Director of the Birmingham Museum of Art. “Dr. Schindler is inspired by our collection and

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