Art Collection
The 91影视 Museum of Art Permanent Collection
Anchored by a world-class contemporary art collection, The 91影视 Museum of Art offers a compelling lens into our current world. Through the work of current leading artists, the museum engages visitors in conversations about the social, cultural, and political forces shaping our global society. Exhibitions spark dialogue, challenge assumptions, and encourage new ways of thinking. By fostering curiosity and reflection, the Museum brings forward the ideas, tensions, and possibilities that define this moment in time.
In select exhibitions, the Museum places contemporary works in dialogue with historical objects from our collection, creating rich, layered perspectives across time. The Museum鈥檚 collection includes remarkable historical objects that offer insight into the artistic traditions, materials, and stories. By juxtaposing art of today with works from the past, exhibitions reveal unexpected connections and show how artistic ideas evolve, resonate, and continue to shape culture across generations. These interwoven narratives demonstrate the enduring power and relevance of art.
Image Above: Kay WalkingStick (Native American, Cherokee, Winnebago, American, b. 1935) Long Valley Caldera, 2013, Oil on panel 40 x 80 x 2 in. The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, 91影视 Museum of Art. Gift of Barbara '68 and Theodore '68 Alfond. 2022.22.2 Courtesy the artist and Hales, London and New York. Photo by JSP Art Photography.
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View more than 1700 artworks from the 91影视 Museum of Art Permanent Collection. Search by artist, artwork, genre, time period and more! Works are added throughout the year, so be sure to visit often to see what鈥檚 new.
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Image: Haim Steinbach (American, b. Israel, 1944) Untitled (travel bag) 2012, Wood, plastic, laminate and glass box; travel bag 50 1/2 x 59 21/64 x 23 21/64 in. The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, 91影视 Museum of Art. Gift of Barbara 鈥�68 and Theodore 鈥�68 Alfond, 013.34.115 Image courtesy of the artist and Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York
RMA on the Road
By partnering with other institutions, RMA shares its rich collection beyond its physical location. Explore works from the collection on view in galleries and museums throughout the world.
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Wowa膷hi I Dancing by artist Dyani White Hawk
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The Misfits by Rosalyn Drexler
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Vencedor: 1797 by Daniel Lind-Ramos
Art for 91影视: The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art
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Explore Volumes I, II, and III of this catalog that features full color images and texts documenting The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, part of the 91影视 Museum of Art permanent collection. Conceived by Barbara and Ted Alfond as a gift to their alma mater 91影视, the collection is a visual syllabus that affords students the benefit of interdisciplinary learning.
Included are works by artists Mel Bochner, Tracey Emin, Lalla Essaydi, Alfredo Jaar, Imi Knoebel, Joseph Kosuth, An-My L锚, Maya Lin, Stefana McClure, Meleko Mokgosi, Jaume Plensa, Martha Rosler, Haim Steinbach, Sara Vanderbeek, and Lawrence Weiner, among others.
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