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Exhibitions

Temple, Palace, Mosque

The opening of Temple, Palace, Mosque: Southern Asian and Persian Art coincided with the 20th anniversary of the Museum’s acquisition of the world-class Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of Indian painting. In this display the works are...

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From Rembrandt’s Studio: The Prints of Ferdinand Bol

From Rembrandt’s Studio: The Prints of Ferdinand Bol focuses on printmaking in Rembrandt’s Holland and documents the efforts of the Dutch painter and printmaker Ferdinand Bol to arrive at his own style while working with Rembrandt,...

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American Artists from the Russian Empire

American Artists from the Russian Empire features nearly 70 paintings and sculptures by many of the best-known artists working in America in the postwar period, among them Louise Nevelson, Jules Olitsky, Mark Rothko, and Ben Shahn....

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Picasso, Miró, Calder

This exhibition showcases nearly 50 works by three of the greatest twentieth-century artists. The selections come from The San Diego Museum of Art’s permanent collection along with several recent or promised gifts. With works of art by...

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Calder Jewelry

For the first time, jewelry created by the great American sculptor Alexander Calder is the subject of a comprehensive exhibition entitled Calder Jewelry.  

Calder Jewelrybrings together approximately 90 works by...

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Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power

Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power traces Avedon’s interest in and fascination with American politics through 200 portraits created from the 1950s until the photographer’s death in 2004. Organized by the Corcoran Gallery of...

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