Gertrude Abercrombie, <em>Where or When (Things Past)</em>, (detail), 1948, Collection of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Wisconsin, Gift of the Gertrude Abercrombie Trust
Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery
Jan. 18–June 1
Featuring loans from important institutional and private collections, this exhibition is the most comprehensive museum presentation of the works of Gertrude Abercrombie, a critical figure in the mid-20th-century Chicago art scene from the 1930s until her death in 1977.
Ongoing
Winners of the 2024 Inclusive Call for Art
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh, 1Hood Media, and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center again joined together to host the second iteration of Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh, an inclusive call for art that encouraged artists throughout southwestern Pennsylvania to share their visions for a just and equitable Pittsburgh. We are proud to announce the First and Second Place winners in the competition’s six categories.
Through March 9
More than 80 ancient Egyptian objects
Every Egyptian object in the museum’s care has stories to tell, about its creation and original use, its journey to Pittsburgh, and about the lives of those in ancient Egypt. The Stories We Keep invites visitors to see these objects—cared for by the Museum for more than a century—in a new light and to witness the work that will preserve them for future generations.
Through January 20
KAWS + Warhol
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Warhol presents KAWS + Warhol, the first exhibition to examine the dark themes present in the work of both artists. From skulls to car crashes, both artists deploy their signature bright colors and pop culture references while also presenting the lurid spectacle of death. The dark undercurrents in the work of KAWS and Warhol are magnified and brought into plain sight by presenting the two artists together for the first time.
Through Jan. 26
The Science Behind Pixar
Step into the world of Pixar in this blockbuster exhibition featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mike and Sulley, Nemo and Dory, and all your favorite Pixar characters! Dive into the minds of the artists and computer scientists who help bring Pixar’s award-winning films to the big screen.
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Photo: Joshua Franzos
Dippy continues to fascinate the public 125 years after it arrived at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
125 Years: A History in Objects
A celebration of 125 years of Carnegie Museums through stories of 125 museum objects.
A Living Archive
A new gallery reinstallation at Carnegie Museum of Art will give visitors unprecedented access to the Charles ‘Teenie’ Harris Archive.
Pop Companions
The Warhol’s 30th anniversary exhibition KAWS + Warhol reveals there’s more to these two Pop icons’ works than meets the eye.
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