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Past Exhibitions Founded in 1948, CAMH is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the United States.

The following exhibition archive has been compiled from a variety of sources, including exhibition announcements, catalogues, newspaper articles, reviews, and interviews.

CAMH’s physical archives are held by the Woodson Research Center Special Collections & Archives in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

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Rites of Spring (Outside the Lines series)
Past Exhibition

January 11, 2014 - March 9, 2014 Nina and Michael Zilkha Gallery

Rites of Spring explores the tension between abstraction and representation, juxtaposing abstract paintings and ‘painterly’ photographs. Artists include Michele Abeles, Nicole Eisenman, and Joyce Pensato.

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UIA: Unlikely Iterations of the Abstract (Outside the Lines series)
Past Exhibition

October 31, 2013 - January 5, 2014 Nina and Michael Zilkha Gallery

UIA showcases a rebirth of abstraction, reappearing in unexpected places with humor and innovation, challenging traditional mediums. Featuring established and emerging artists, it recontextualizes art history.

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Outside the Lines (Outside the Lines series)
Past Exhibition

October 31, 2013 - January 5, 2014 Brown Foundation Gallery

Outside the Lines redefines painting beyond traditional boundaries. Artists like Sarah Cain and Leidy Churchman push the medium, creating visually vibrant, physically diverse, and spatially adventurous works.

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Black in the Abstract, Part 1: Epistrophy (Outside the Lines series)
Past Exhibition

October 31, 2013 - January 5, 2014 Nina and Michael Zilkha Gallery

Black in the Abstract, Part 1: Epistrophy by Valerie Cassel Oliver explores black artists in abstraction from 1960 to the present, challenging historical narratives and redefining painting.

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Graphic Design – Now in Production
Past Exhibition

July 20, 2013 - September 29, 2013 Brown Foundation Gallery

CAMH presents Graphic Design – Now in Production, an international exhibition showcasing vibrant graphic design work since 2000, exploring posters, books, branding, typography, and more. Organized by the Walker Art Center and Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.

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Art on the Lawn: Joseph Havel
Past Installation

July 19, 2013 - April 30, 2015 CAMH

CAMH’s Art on the Lawn features Joseph Havel’s Endless, a 20-foot-high column of bronze and resin books, debuting July 19 during Graphic Design—Now in Production’s opening reception.

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LaToya Ruby Frazier: WITNESS
Past Exhibition

June 22, 2013 - October 13, 2013 Nina and Michael Zilkha Gallery

LaToya Ruby Frazier’s WITNESS probes agency amidst Braddock, Pennsylvania’s crises. Her poignant lens, from generational struggles to environmental activism, unveils nuanced narratives of societal and personal struggles.

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Parallel Practices: Joan Jonas & Gina Pane
Past Exhibition

March 23, 2013 - June 30, 2013 Brown Foundation Gallery

Parallel Practices: Joan Jonas & Gina Pane explores the pioneering contributions of two proto-feminist performance artists, Joan Jonas and Gina Pane, celebrating shared and distinct aspects of their multidisciplinary works.

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Perspectives 181: Human Nature
Past Exhibition

March 1, 2013 - June 9, 2013 Nina and Michael Zilkha Gallery

CAMH Teen Council’s Perspectives 181: Human Nature explores diverse teen artists’ perspectives on humanity, encompassing 49 works spanning photography, sculpture, and video, delving into universal and nuanced aspects of human experience.

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Radical Presence: Black Performance in Contemporary Art
Past Exhibition

November 17, 2012 - February 16, 2013 Brown Foundation Gallery

Radical Presence is a groundbreaking survey of black visual artists’ performance art, spanning five decades. The exhibition unveils the rich history of black performance within contemporary art.

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Perspectives 180 – Unfinished Country: New Video from China
Past Exhibition

November 2, 2012 - February 17, 2013 Nina and Michael Zilkha Gallery

Unfinished Country: New Video from China showcases the evolution of Chinese contemporary art through video and new media, presenting work by emerging artists capturing China’s dynamic transition.

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Rob Pruitt: The Andy Monument
Past Installation

October 8, 2012 - April 30, 2013 CAMH

The Andy Monument by Rob Pruitt, a seven-foot tall chrome sculpture, pays tribute to Andy Warhol.

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