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An in-depth look at three trailblazing American artists of Japanese descent in the story of modernism.

Sublime Light celebrates more than three decades of innovation by fiber artist DY Begay and is the first retrospective of Begay’s career, showcasing 48 of her most remarkable tapestries.

Learn about renowned educator and reformer Mary McLeod Bethune and other Black women social change agents, past and present. 

Learn how the featured artists mastered and subverted the everyday materials of cotton, felt, and wool to create deeply personal artworks.

Brilliant Exiles illuminates the accomplishments of sixty unconventional women who pursued their personal and professional aspirations in Paris.

Explore the creative practice of Amish quilters in the United States.