EXHIBITIONS

We proudly recognize James Viste as our 39th Master Metalsmith. Let Me Tell You a Story is filled with whimsy, humor, memories, and anecdotes, underscoring the innovation found in smithing techniques of the past. 

Explore the beauty in tension: a balance of forms, the contrast between heavy and light, and the significance of negative space. 

This Accessions series honors the new additions to our Permanent Collection throughout each calendar year. In the year 2024 we have accessioned over 170 pieces to our collection, each with their own story to tell. 

Consider the permeable boundary between form and function with this exploration of decorative ironwork, ranging in date from historic to modern. 

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image: Darryl Nelson, Four Hour Gate, 1984. Photo courtesy of the Metal Museum.