UMFA Art of Japan Gallery with metal raptor sculpture and samurai suit
Japanese Art
Adaptation and Transformation
Strips of automotive tires are attached at a center mount which is in turn attached to a painted black steel pipe stand on an "X" shaped base. The strips of tires form spiral shapes that have been incorporated into the form of the sculpture.
Modern and Contemporary Art

A look at the diversity of global artistic production post 1945

Edmonia Lewis (America), Hiawatha and Minnehaha, 1868, Marble, Collection of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts Purchased with funds from an anonymous donor, the Emma Eccles Jones Foundation, and the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation. UMFA2018.2.1 and UMFA2018.2.2
American and Regional Art

Exploring westward expansion 

Abraham Susenier (Dutch, ca. 1620-1668), Still Life with a Lobster, Römer, Oysters, Grapes, and a Knife,ca. 1660s, oil on canvas, 21 x 25 1/2 in., purchased with funds from the Emma Eccles Jones Foundation, conserved with funds from the Ann K. Stewart Docent and Volunteer Conservation Fund, UMFA2003.34.1
European Art

The progression and practice of art-making across five centuries

Ku Ch'iao (Chinese, 1614-1695 or later), Snowy Mountains, 1691, ink and color on silk, purchased with funds from the William H. and Wilma T. Gibson Endowment, UMFA2105.2.1.
Chinese Art

China's celebrated ceramic tradition

Unidentified Artist, Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Prestige Panel, raffia palm fiber and pigment, Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection of African Art, assisted by the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation, UMFA1985.053.304.
Arts of Africa

The scope of artistic practice from twenty-one African cultures

Gallery view of the permanent gallery exhibition "Ancient Mediterranean Art: Res Mortis." In the center of the image is a black amphora with orange drawings, to the left is a ancient greek sarcophagus made of white stone, and to the right is a statue of a Venus with Cupid made of white marble. Venus' head and hands are missing.
Ancient Mediterranean Art

Intriguing funerary objects from Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures

Vessel with Political Scene, Guatemala, Petén region, Maya culture, 600–900, earthenware and pigment, purchased with funds from Friends of the Art Museum, UMFA1984.002.
Ancient Mesoamerican Art

The artistic traditions of western Mexico, Olmec, and Mayan cultures

Unidentified artist, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Tatanua Mask, twentieth century, wood, fiber, prickly fruit, lime, pigment, Ulfert Wilke Collection, purchased with funds from Friends of the Art Museum, UMFA1983.001.009.
Arts of the Pacific

The dynamic and diverse art practices of earth's largest region

Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja), Southern India, Chola dynasty, ca. 12th-13th century, bronze, gift of the Christensen Fund to commemorate founding Director E. Frank Sanguinetti's 84th birthday, UMFA2001.11.1.
South Asian Art

Celebrating the art of Hinduism and Buddhism

Visit the Museum
See hours & directions

Can't visit today? Support the museum for tomorrow!