Exhibitions
Meet Melecio Galván
Despite his tremendous talent, Mexican draftsman Melecio Galván (San Rafael, Mexico, 1945–1982) was little-known during his lifetime. At a comprehensive retrospective of his work at Mexico City’s Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1983, renowned art historian Ida Rodríguez Prampolini asserted: “Galván left us an exceptional body of work which, had he promoted it, would have converted him into the most important draftsman in the country.”
The Floating World
Enjoy more than 130 woodblock prints and painted scrolls from one of history’s most vibrant artistic eras.
Anni Albers: In Thread and On Paper
Groundbreaking work from the most important textile artist of the 20th century.
Unbreakable: Feminist Visions
Artworks with an emphasis on Latina and Chicana artists and their stories of survival and resilience.
If the Sky Were Orange
This special two-part exhibition explores the history and contemporary urgency of climate-related issues.
Forces of Nature: Ancient Maya Art
Explore the rich world of the supernatural in ancient Maya art.
Weird Winter
Weird Winter by Austin-based artist Steve Parker is a joyful, offbeat holiday-inspired display in two spaces at the Blanton.
Cara a cara / Face to Face
Celebrate the resilience, the perseverance, and the stories of individuals belonging to Mexican American communities across the United States.
VLM (Virginia L. Montgomery)
Medieval X Modern
Presenting modern work informed by the spectacular craftsmanship and compelling historical figures of the Middle Ages.
Day Jobs
The first major exhibition to examine the overlooked impact of day jobs on the visual arts.
Contemporary Project 12: Las Hermanas Iglesias
Debut work that navigates fertility, pregnancy, loss, and birth.