Gateways: African American Art from the Key Collection offers a sweeping look at 150 years of creativity, resilience, and expression. Assembled by museum leader and educator Eric Key, this extraordinary collection features more than 80 works by 76 artists, spanning painting, sculpture, photography, and works on paper.
From Henry Ossawa Tanner’s luminous depictions of North Africa to Elizabeth Catlett’s striking modernist sculpture and Richard Mayhew’s bold explorations of color, the exhibition highlights some of the most significant voices in American art. Portraits by Delita Martin and Al Burts explore the joys and complexities of life in America, celebrating humanity in all its forms.