Sole Mates
May 15, 2010 - Oct 17, 2010
Sole Mates:Cowboy Boot and Art examines cowboy boots as reflections of American cultural values, as markers of Western life, as works of art, and as the subjects of works of art
Art on the Edge 2010
Apr 16, 2010 - Aug 1, 2010
Art on the Edge presents the work of seven contemporary artists selected by Nicholas Baume for this biennial juried show organized by Friends of Contemporary Art (FOCA)
Play It Louder
Jun 18, 2010 - Sep 10, 2010 in the Governor's Gallery (State Capitol)
Play it Louder: Alexander Girard and the Girard Foundation Collection presents objects from the Museum of International Folk Art’s collection with examples of Alexander Girard’s design work.
How the West Is One
Ongoing
How the West Is One: The Art of New Mexico, organizes key objects from the museum's collections so that they outline an intercultural history of New Mexico art, from the arrival of railroads in 1879 to the present. This long term exhibition presents 70 works by Native American, Hispanic, and European-American artists which illustrate the changing aesthetic ideals that have evolved within southwestern art over the last 125 years.
O'Keeffe's Legacy
Ongoing
Georgia O'Keeffe's Legacy in New Mexico, curated by Joseph Traugott, features gems from the permanent collection that had long been out of public view. The museum's collection of O'Keeffe paintings underscores her accomplishments in New Mexico, which have become icons of the Southwest.