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Points of Convergence

Where Math and Art Meet
August 28–December 12, 2026

This exhibition uses artworks from the KAM collection to explore some of the fascinating ways that art and math intersect. The artworks on display reveal how artists have used mathematical principles to create beautiful forms, challenge viewer perceptions and push the boundaries of visual expression. Whether through the manipulation of geometric shapes or the application of mathematical formulae, each piece highlights the enduring dialogue between these two disciplines, encouraging us to see mathematics not only as a tool for calculation but also as a powerful source of artistic inspiration.

Image: Flower Basket with Wave Pattern, Japanese, 19th century, Bamboo, 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Collection, gift of David Kamansky and Gerald Wheaton, 2014.23.273

cloth and clay in african art

August 28–December 12, 2026

This exhibition features examples of African textiles and ceramics from the KAM collection, highlighting some of the diverse materials, techniques and regional styles that exist within these often-overlooked areas of African art. The objects on display reveal how African artists have used cloth and clay to express their creativity and communicate their identity while also satisfying basic functional needs and earning money. The bold forms and designs epitomize the close integration of artistic expression and daily life, and illustrate how everyday materials can be transformed into works of profound cultual significance.

Image: Kufikia II (Reaching II), Princia Matungulu (Congolese, b. 1999), 2023, African wax print fabric, thread, glue, 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Collection, 2024.12.2

KAM x Library

August 28–December 12, 2026

Part of a new series of exhibitions entitled Campus Voices, designed to uplift voices from all over the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ campus, KAM x Library is the first exhibition to be curated by an academic department: the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Library. Library staff members were invited to choose one to two pieces of art that personally resonated with them, and to then write labels for each work explaining their connection and inviting more contemplation. Artworks are on display at the KAM, and a small number are on view on the second floor of Van Wylen Library.

Image: Love For My Native Place, Xiao Qingjiang (Chinese, b. 1963), 1991, Woodcut, 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Collection,, The Ihrman Collection of 20th-century Chinese Prints: Given in loving memory of Huang Dong Ihrman and Donald and Lynne Ihrman, 2021.2.1342