Farnsworth Art Museum Lecture In-Person

The Farnsworth Art Museum is launching In Focus, a new series of special collection exhibitions that re-examine narratives in American art across time and media. As the cornerstone of FAM, the permanent collection continues to grow and now totals nearly 16,000 objects. With new juxtapositions, this series presents an opportunity to engage with evolving conversations and important topics in the field today. Francesca Soriano, Associate Curator of American Art will discuss the two thematic exhibitions that will open this summer.

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Opening July 19, In Focus: Early American Art invites visitors to delve into the Museum's exceptional holdings of American art from the 18th to early 20th century. Featuring both iconic artworks and recent acquisitions, the show offers a fresh perspective on American art history. Through portraits, landscapes, and Wabanaki baskets, the exhibition broadens our understanding of the country's cultural heritage and artistic legacy, and Maine's role within it. 

Opening August 2, In Focus: The Figure Today presents a dynamic exploration of the figure in contemporary practice. Anchored by major recent acquisitions by painters Bo Bartlett (born 1955), Jamie Wyeth (born 1946), and Ruby Sky Stiller (born 1979), the presentation also features works by Alex Katz (born 1927), Reggie Burrows Hodges (born 1965), and others. Together these works reflect the enduring power of the figure in American art and the innovative ways artists continue to engage with the human form today.