A work central to Third Space represents a culmination of all the ideas in the exhibition. It was commissioned from Rural Studio at Auburn University.
Contemporary Art
In Memoriam: Frank Fleming
I was more at ease with nature and animals than people, I lived within myself. I didn’t use words to describe the things I saw, and I’m sure because I […]
Women Artists in Third Space
International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women and serves as a platform for gender equality. Our current contemporary exhibition Third Space /shifting conversations about contemporary art is a natural place for the BMA to begin a conversation about contemporary women artists and their work.
Third Space Rotation
“Third Space” will look different on your next visit. The exhibition is undergoing its second of three rotations, and a number of objects will come down to showcase new pieces in the gallery.
What is a Rotation?
The BMA staff recently completed the first of three rotations for its current exhibition, Third Space /shifting conversations about contemporary art. In addition to the 50 pieces that will remain […]
Recent Acquisitions: Pure Abstraction
Werner and Sarah-Ann (Wynn and Sally) Kramarsky have been collectors, curators, and collaborators in the realm of Post-Minimalist and Conceptual art for decades. After amassing a large collection, they opened […]
What’s Up at the BMA: Yosemite Meets Sun Mountain
If you think you’ve seen everything the BMA has to offer after just one visit, think again. A mere 12% of the Museum’s collection of 27,000 objects is on view at any […]
Collective Performance – Gendering Memories of IRAQ
Contemporary Gallery Closing
It’s time to say au revoir to Bonjour Julie, Flin Flon VI, and all of the other beautiful works in our contemporary gallery as we make room for an exciting […]
Bham Now: Chapter 01 at the BMA
The Birmingham Museum of Art invites you to meet the man behind the Black Power Salute of the 1968 Olympics and the artist who created Bridge, a tribute to one […]
Bham Now: Chapter 01
Looking for a cool activity that’s educational, full of culture and fun for the whole family? Check your calendar for Tuesday, April 18th for Chapter 01 at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Here’s […]
Visitors’ View: 2x’s by Rural Studio
Founded and headquartered in nearby Hale County, Alabama, Rural Studio is an off-campus, design-build program of Auburn University that provides architectural solutions to underserved populations across the country. In the […]