Welcoming the World to Lawrence
Jack & Lavon Brosseau Center for Learning
Jellal Ben Abdallah, Orchestre sous-marine (Underwater Orchestra), Museum purchase: R. Charles and Mary Margaret Clevenger Art Acquisition Fund, 2014.0061
This installation celebrates the spirit of global connection inspired by the world’s premiere international soccer competition hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 2026. Drawing from the Spencer’s rich collection, it highlights the countries playing matches and staying in the Kansas City area this summer: Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Curaçao, Ecuador, England, the Netherlands, and Tunisia. Visitors can explore the artworks, locations, and perspectives that shape communities around the world. Welcoming the World to Lawrence embodies the shared excitement of the beautiful game and celebrates the power of art—and sport—to unite communities across continents.
