Explore the American West, Jazz Age Cartoons and More in Current and Upcoming Exhibits
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No Vacancy: Hotels of the American West | Open from Jan. 13, 2025 – Feb. 5
Ben Williams’ photographs showcase the magic and charm of privately owned motels in a world where corporate hotel chains are often more prominent. These smaller establishments offer “character, intimacy and a sense of place that is often lost in mass-produced accommodations,” Williams said in his artist statement. “By choosing to stay in these quaint and storied lodgings, we not only support their preservation but also immerse ourselves in the cultural tapestry they represent.”
Mireya Lavender Capstone | Feb. 10 – February 26
ILL Show | Feb. 10 – February 26
Museum of Art Galleries (MOA)
John Held, Jr. | Dec. 6, 2024 – April 26, 2025
The Museum of Art’s newest exhibition will feature work from cartoonist and illustrator John Held Jr., widely considered to be one of the Jazz Age’s most iconic artists. Held’s colorful and whimsical work often featured flappers, college life and sharp social commentary regarding American culture in the 1920s and 1930s. His illustrations could be found in books, newspapers and advertisements as well as publications such as “Vanity Fair,” “Life,” “Cosmopolitan” and “The New Yorker.”
Kéyah | Jan. 24 – Apr. 26, 2025
In a mixed media installation, Diné artist Eugene Tapahe invites viewers to reflect upon themes of diversity, unity, sacredness and the healing that humanity seeks.
Of Souls and Sacraments: Symbol and Context in Christian Art | Open through Mar. 1, 2025
Explore religious ideas through works from the 14th century to the present in the perspectives, styles and media on display in this exhibition. Historic and contemporary artists such as Jusepe de Ribera, Anthony van Dyck, Benjamin West, Jorge Cocco Santangelo, Kirk Richards and Lisa DeLong witness the power of visual imagery in religious life through their work.
The Difficult Part: Brian Kershisnik | Open through May 5, 2025
Latter-day Saint artist and BYU art alum Brian Kershisnik is known for his skill in combining the holy with the whimsical and the familiar with the transcendent. In this exhibition, a mid-career retrospective, over 100 of his pieces will be displayed highlighting Kershisnik’s exploration of love, grief, service, loss, inspiration, contemplation and eternity.
Crossing the Divide | Open through 2029Featuring more than 100 works of American art from the MOA’s permanent collection, “Crossing the Divide” showcases a wide variety of cultures, histories and perspectives through various mediums. For the next five years, visitors will have the opportunity to see pieces from Maynard Dixon, Minerva Teichert, Valentina Sireech and more.