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American Stories from Sargent to O'Keeffe
October 15, 2026–October 10, 2027
Changing Art Gallery
Opening in celebration of America's 250th anniversary, American Stories from Sargent to O'Keeffe brings together masterworks from the Newark Museum of Art to the Bruce Museum, creating a rare opportunity to reflect on the people, places, and ideas that have shaped the nation across four centuries. Organized around the themes of Identity, Belonging, Belief, and Making, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how American art both reflects and redefines our shared history. This exhibition extends beyond the gallery by inviting members of the community to contribute their own perspectives, reinforcing that the American story is not only one we inherit, but one we continue to create together.
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Rohini Devasher: Solar Poetics
August 22–November 29, 2026
Barbara and Edward Netter Fitzgerald Gallery
Rohini Devasher: Solar Poetics brings together immersive video, drawing, and installation inspired by the sun and the cosmos, creating a space to consider how we observe and record phenomena beyond human perception. Blending art, astronomy, and scientific observation, the exhibition centers on One Hundred Thousand Suns (2023), a four-channel video installation that weaves together more than a century of solar observation with Devasher’s own astronomical research. The exhibition connects artistic practice with scientific inquiry, inviting visitors to reflect on the ways we seek to understand the universe and our place within its vast expanse today.
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A Great Breach in Nature: Aerial Photography by J Henry Fair
September 29, 2026–February 7, 2027
Changing Science Gallery
A Great Breach in Nature: Aerial Photography by J. Henry Fair features twenty large-scale aerial photographs that reveal the hidden environmental impact of modern industry. From above, Fair transforms mines, refineries, and industrial landscapes into striking works of art that challenge viewers to reconsider the true cost of the resources we use every day. By bringing together contemporary photography and environmental science, the exhibition reflects the Bruce Museum's commitment to connecting art and science while inspiring conversations about sustainability, stewardship, and our relationship with the natural world.
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Odilon Redon and the Specter of Science
February 4–May 10, 2027
Barbara and Edward Netter Fitzgerald Gallery
Odilon Redon and the Specter of Science explores the intersection of art and scientific discovery through the visionary work of French Symbolist artist Odilon Redon. Featuring lithographs and drawings inspired by evolution, botany, microbiology, and the study of vision, the exhibition reveals how scientific ideas shaped Redon’s dreamlike imagery. From human-plant hybrids and cyclopean monsters to disembodied eyes and germ-like forms, his work reflects both fascination and anxiety surrounding the scientific and medical advances of his time.
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Adorned by the Sea: Jewelry from the Deep
March 25–September 5, 2027
Changing Science Gallery
Adorned by the Sea: Jewelry from the Deep brings together jewelry, natural history, and craftsmanship to explore humanity’s enduring relationship with the ocean. The exhibition examines how marine materials such as pearls, coral, and shells have carried meaning across cultures. Featuring exceptional works by renowned jewelers and houses including Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Verdura, and David Webb alongside rare natural history specimens, Adorned by the Sea: Jewelry from the Deep reveals the connections between art, science, and the beauty and history of our oceans.
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Kathy Butterly: Mineral Messenger
April 3–November 14, 2027
Sculpture Gallery
Working at the intersection of painting and sculpture, Kathy Butterly has redefined the tradition of studio ceramics, creating whimsical, small-scale vessels characterized by exuberant color and unorthodox forms. For this exhibition, Butterly will create more than twenty new works in response to the minerals on view in the Robert R. Weiner Mineral Gallery. Kathy Butterly: Mineral Messenger will also highlight the scientific nature of the artist’s practice, including her sustained experimentation with the physics and chemical processes of firing and glazing.
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iCreate 2027
June 4-August 8, 2027
Susan and Bill Mahoney Gallery Lobby
iCreate 2027 showcases exceptional artwork by high school students from across Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. This annual juried exhibition celebrates emerging artists and offers a glimpse into the creativity of the next generation.
