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Artists in the Global Contemporary Art Gallery

Explore this page to learn more about the artwork on view in the global contemporary art gallery and other galleries in the museum.

The UMFA’s global contemporary collection encompasses art in most media, including painting, sculpture, video, mixed media, interdisciplinary work, and works on paper including prints, drawings, and photographs. The collection focuses on art production from the post-World War II era. The current installation investigates central concepts from this period including abstraction, conceptual art, and the representation of women, among other things. 

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Learn more about artists featured in the global contemporary gallery, including Sol LeWitt, Ezra Wube, Chakaia Booker and more. 

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Read about artists and their work featured in the global contemporary gallery including past salt exhibitions and artist currently on view.

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Search the Collection

Want more info on a favorite artwork or to see objects not on view? Browse our online database to learn more about the UMFA's diverse permanent collection.

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