Archived - Shows And Events

July 7 - October 1, 2017 - This exhibition includes eighty-four vessels and statuettes of bronze and terracotta from the early fifth century B.C. will be shown, including dozens of the finest vases attributed to the Berlin Painter along with works by other extraordinary artists of the period. The masterpieces are on loan from 15 museums and two private collections.

February 10 - May 14, 2017 - The exhibition offers an overview of the artist’s prolific 14-year career. The exhibition also features a selection from the artist’s ongoing World Stage project, which he started in 2006 by establishing a satellite studio in Beijing; several bronze portrait busts and new stained glass “paintings.”

November 5, 2016 - January 22, 2017 - The artist’s next exhibition in the series will be titled Plexus no. 35, and will be created especially for the Toledo Museum of Art’s Great Gallery. Contemporary Mexican artist Gabriel Dawe’s textile installations have adorned gallery spaces around the world. These ethereal indoor rainbows prompt us to examine public spaces in a new, fantastical light.

October 28, 2016 - February 12, 2017 - This exhibition will explore the extraordinary story of this collection while showcasing French fashion design and the strong connection between fashion and the art world.​ The Libbey Dolls, formerly known as the Doucet Dolls, were the product of the World War I aid effort. The porcelain factories at Limoges and Sèvres aided in the recovery by putting wounded...

September 2, 2016 - January 8, 2017 - Four hundred years after his death, the Toledo Museum of Art honors the great playwright William Shakespeare with an exhibition exploring The Bard’s band of characters, from the comedic to the tragic. Approximately 30 paintings, prints, sculptures, photographs, and illustrated books bring the beloved writer’s works to life.

July 14 - November 8, 2016 - This exhibition explores emotional responses to political ads by decoding the symbols and cues meant to influence viewers. Historic, even shocking, political ads are spotlighted in the Canaday Gallery where you can interact with, dissect and answer the question, “Would these have impacted my vote?” Even if you think you never want to see another political ad again, thi...

June 17 - November 6, 2016 - A major exhibition consists of seven large outdoor sculptures, including some shown for the first time in the United States, plus indoor installations that include a stainless steel curtain through which visitors can walk. Some of the artist’s lesser-known works on paper, 22 drawings and 10 etchings covering a wide chronology, also are part of the exhibition.

June 17 - November 6, 2016 - A major exhibition by renowned artist Jaume Plensa, Human Landscape consists of seven large outdoor sculptures, including some shown for the first time in the United States, plus indoor installations that include a stainless steel curtain through which visitors can walk. Some of the artist’s lesser-known works on paper, 22 drawings and 10 etchings covering a wide chron...

April 29 - August 7, 2016 - Five painting/collages, a tapestry, and a selection of “Field Guide” works by Fred Tomaselli are featured in the Toledo Museum of Art’s third biennial exhibition focused on bird-related art. The exhibition coincides with the Biggest Week in American Birding that occurs every spring near Toledo on the southern shores of Lake Erie and brings tens of thousands of birders t...

April 15 - September 18, 2016 - A rare opportunity to see more than 80 modern works of studio glass from private and corporate collections is being offered in a special exhibition. This exhibition showcases contemporary North American, European, Australian and Asian studio glass. Many of the objects are on public view for the first time. The works of art will be featured in seven thematic groups –...