Category: In the News
Nelson-Atkins Photography Exhibition Pushes Boundaries Beyond the Frame
More Is More Prioritizes Larger Concepts over Single Form Photographs, in their most basic state, are flat objects that represent a single moment in time.…
Nelson-Atkins Director Awarded Highest Rank in France’s Order of Arts and Letters
Distinction Honors Julián Zugazagoitia’s Achievements Furthering Arts and Culture The most distinguished and highest arts honors in France has been bestowed upon Director & CEO…
Impressionism Brought to Life in Immersive Nelson-Atkins Experience
Impressionism Brought to Life in Immersive Nelson-Atkins Experience An expanded immersive experience that gives guests fresh insights into the light and color of Impressionist…
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation Gifts Nelson-Atkins Exhibition about Loose Park Project
Wrapped Walk Ways, Jacob Loose Park, Kansas City, Missouri 1977-1978 Kansas City, MO. –The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation has generously given The Nelson-Atkins Museum…
WEISS/MANFREDI Selected to Design Nelson-Atkins Expansion
Firm’s Design Integrates Environment with Community The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has unanimously selected WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism as the lead architect for the museum’s upcoming expansion…
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art reveals design competition finalists’ concepts in Building Belonging exhibition
Kansas City, MO–The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art today revealed the six finalist teams’ concepts in the competition to transform the museum with a dynamic, open,…
First Exhibition of Wildlife Art Opens at Nelson-Atkins March 22
Survival of the Fittest Organized by National Museum of Wildlife Art Kansas City, MO.–For the first time in its 90-plus year history, The Nelson-Atkins Museum…
Super Bowl LIX Kicks Off #MuseumBowl25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nelson-Atkins and Philadelphia Museum of Art Wager Master Works on Game’s Outcome Kansas City, MO. – There’s a feeling of déjà vu…
New Exhibition Explores Regional Identity through Storytelling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Majority of Photographs in Strange and Familiar Places on View for First Time Kansas City, MO. – Ten photographers weave together influences…
Lawrence Lithography Workshop Archive Established at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Archive Highlights Featured in Special Exhibition Kansas City, MO. – The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City announced that it has…
John Smart Portrait Miniatures Showcased at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exhibition Includes Rare Self-Portrait of the Artist Kansas City, MO. Dec. 5, 2024– A stunning array of jewel-like portrait miniatures by English…
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art announces international design competition shortlist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Finalists expanded to six teams following outstanding response to global open call Link to download images: https://tinyurl.com/y345haft (Kansas City, MO – Nov.…