Exhibitions

Arnold Newman: Masterclass With great sensitivity and care, Arnold Newman (1918–2006) incorporated the personal environment, the work, and the intellectual background of the subject in his photographs. For Newman, creating a successful portrait was a question of... Read More >>	Young Art 2013 Young Art is the Museum's biennial exhibition of K-12 student artwork from San Diego County schools. Young Art 2013: The Story of Me focuses on art that explores personal identity. Students artwork tells "The Story of... Read More >>	Piranesi, Rome, and the Arts of Design Giambattista Piranesi (1720-1778) was a printmaker, architect, antiquarian, art dealer, theorist, and designer—one of the foremost artistic personalities of the 18th century, whose views of Rome remain the city’s defining image. Fresh... Read More >>
Alternative Accounts Alternative Accounts: Plains Indian Ledger Art from the 19th Century to Now focuses on works created by Plains Indians that reveals a transitional form of artistry whose roots lie deeply seeded in ancient tradition. Made... Read More >>	Journey through the City With the exhibition Journey through the City, The San Diego Museum of Art realizes two major achievements. The first is to open a new space devoted to welcoming visitors and interpreting art... Read More >>	Masterworks in Metal, Ink, and Silk Showcasing 21 objects from the Suzhou Museum, Masterworks in Metal, Ink, and Silk highlights selections from China’s long and rich cultural history. Located only 66 miles west of Shanghai, Suzhou is often called the “... Read More >>