The Museum has added more than 170 works to collection, including a restored Nazi-looted painting by Dutch Golden Age artist, among others
PHOENIX (December 14, 2022) –Phoenix Art Museum has recently added more than 170 works to its collection of more than 20,000 objects of Asian, American, Latin American, European, modern, and contemporary art and fashion design. Notable acquisitions include A River Landscape with a Waterfall (c. 1660) by renowned Dutch painter Jacob van Ruisdael and The Flight of Sor Juana (1982) by Eduardo Carrillo. In addition, the Museum acquired Dress (1996) by James Sterling Paper Fashions and “Daisy Mae” Shift (1960s) by Misty Modes, both of which strengthen the Museum’s holdings of fashion designs made from paper and disposable materials.
Acquisition Highlights
About Phoenix Art Museum
Since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum has provided millions of guests with access to world-class art and experiences in an effort to ignite imaginations, create meaningful connections, and serve as a brave space for all people who wish to experience the transformative power of art. Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, the Museum is a vibrant destination for the visual arts and the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Each year, more than 300,000 guests engage with critically acclaimed national and international exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 works of American and Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. The Museum also presents a comprehensive film program, live performances, and educational programs designed for visitors of all ages, along with vibrant photography exhibitions made possible through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. To learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org, or call 602.257.1880.
Need further assistance?
Please call Visitor Services at 602.257.1880 or email
INTRODUCING PHXART + SOL, OUR FAMILY SUMMER ACCESS PASS AVAILABLE NOW. |