A river illuminated by the orange hues of a horizon flows through the middle of a dark landscape

Lisa Grossman, Navigating, 2018

Art

Our collection spans six continents and 5,000 years of human creativity, featuring contemporary and historic artwork in all mediums. 

Here you can search our collection, browse art highlights, and read stories or watch videos about art and artists. 

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Winged Eros with a Shield
Winged Eros with a Shield
circa 200s CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–395 CE)
Kawanabe Kyōsai (1831–1889); Sawamuraya Seikichi, Jigoku dayū (Hell Courtesan)
Kawanabe Kyōsai (1831–1889); Sawamuraya Seikichi
Jigoku dayū (Hell Courtesan)
1874, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828–1882), La Pia de' Tolomei
Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828–1882)
La Pia de' Tolomei
1868–1880
Yeesookyung (born 1963), Translated Vase
Yeesookyung (born 1963)
Translated Vase
2009
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Articles and videos that take you behind the scenes of the Museum and our collection.

An Asian woman carves on top of a table under a spotlight with the words "Proof of Life" in blue

Proof of Life Ayomi Yoshida and the River of Time

Watch time: 10 minutes
White sign with red text that reads "Kansas" backwards at the top and "Kaw" forwards at the bottom

Considering Place in Celebration of Native American Heritage Month

Read time: 3 minutes
A black square bag with silver spikes around the perimeter hanging from two silver chains; the center of the bag is beaded with a photorealistic image of a pale man’s face covered in nails and blood

Beadwork and Horror Jamie Okuma’s "Becoming"

Read time: 5 minutes
Green ceramic soldier figures ride hobby horses and are displayed in a group on a white pedestal

Artist-in-Residence Spotlight Mary Sibande

Watch time: 5:14 minutes
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