Exhibitions
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European Masterworks: The Phillips Collection,
Through July 14, 2019European Masterworks: The Phillips Collection
This exhibition will present a selection of the most iconic paintings and sculptures from The Phillips Collection, America’s first museum of modern art, which opened in 1921 in Washington, D.C.
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Hand to Hand: Southern Craft of the 19th Century,
October, 2018–August, 2019Hand to Hand: Southern Craft of the 19th Century
This exhibition focuses on a selection of masterworks from the High’s holdings of 19th century Southern decorative arts, examining the great achievements in traditional, rural forms of quilts, ceramics, basketry and furniture.
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2018 Reinstallation | Permanent Collection,
Ongoing2018 Reinstallation | Permanent Collection
Experience a new High—Refreshed. Reimagined. Revealed. With old favorites, new acquisitions, and previously stored artworks now on view, the redesigned collections embrace growth and diversity while creating dynamic experiences for our visitors.
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Strange Light: The Photography of Clarence John Laughlin,
May 11–November 10, 2019Strange Light: The Photography of Clarence John Laughlin
Dubbed the “Father of American Surrealism,” Clarence John Laughlin (1905–1985) was the most important Southern photographer of his time and a singular figure in the development of the American school of photography.
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Of Origins and Belonging, Drawn from Atlanta,
June 1–September 29, 2019Of Origins and Belonging, Drawn from Atlanta
Of Origins and Belonging is the third in a series of exhibitions at the High focused on work by Atlanta-based artists. The exhibition will feature six artists who address issues related to place, belonging and heritage in their work
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The Pursuit of Everything:
Maira Kalman’s Books for Children,
June 22–September 15, 2019The Pursuit of Everything:
Maira Kalman’s Books for ChildrenExplore the exhibition's immersive panorama of Maira Kalman’s picture book career spanning three decades. The more than 100 works on view will include original drawings and paintings from her award-winning books, along with manuscripts, dummy books, and other ephemera.
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“Something Over Something Else”: Romare Bearden’s Profile Series,
September 14, 2019–January 5, 2020“Something Over Something Else”: Romare Bearden’s Profile Series
Organized by the High, this touring exhibition will be the first to bring dozens of works from Romare Bearden’s eminent “Profile” series together since its debut nearly 40 years ago.
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Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings,
October 19, 2019–January 12, 2020Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings
This major exhibition of the celebrated photographer’s work investigates how her relationship with the South—as place and source of identity, with a rich literary and artistic tradition and a troubled history—has shaped her photographs.
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Andy Warhol: Prints from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation,
June 3–September 10, 2017Andy Warhol: Prints from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation
The High Museum of Art is the exclusive East Coast venue for a sweeping retrospective featuring more than 250 prints and ephemera by artist Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987).
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A Conspiracy of Icons: The Art of Donald Locke,
November 19, 2016–July 2, 2017A Conspiracy of Icons: The Art of Donald Locke
This exhibition examines Donald Locke’s multicultural exploration through a selection of paintings and sculptures.
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Cross Country: The Power of Place in American Art, 1915–1950,
February 12–May 7, 2017Cross Country: The Power of Place in American Art, 1915–1950
This exhibition reveals how American artists canvassed the country, seeking inspiration from wide-open spaces and small-town culture across the United States.
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2018 Reinstallation | Permanent Collection,
2018 Reinstallation | Permanent Collection
Experience a new High—Refreshed. Reimagined. Revealed. With old favorites, new acquisitions, and previously stored artworks now on view, the redesigned collections embrace growth and diversity while creating dynamic experiences for our visitors.
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For information on submitting an exhibition proposal, please review our submission guidelines.