From the Archives: Forms in Bronze

From the Archives: Forms in Bronze and Museum Menagerie are two captivating exhibitions running concurrently from June 4 to August 2, 2026, at the R.W. Norton Art Gallery. The former showcases a selection of bronze sculptures from the museum's archives, highlighting the medium's enduring beauty and expressive power through a range of styles and subjects. Visitors can explore craftsmanship and storytelling through these dynamic works, which include delicate mythological figures and evocative Western scenes. Simultaneously, Museum Menagerie brings the animal kingdom indoors with a diverse array of works from the permanent collection, encompassing sculptures, drawings, paintings, and prints. This exhibition delves into the relationship between humans and animals, inviting audiences to appreciate how artists depict animals as companions and symbols of the natural world. Together, these exhibitions celebrate artistic expression and the beauty of both bronze sculpture and the animal kingdom.