The Yale Center for British Art presents Hew Locke: Passages, an exhibition tracing more than three decades of work by Guyanese-British artist Hew Locke. Known for his layered, richly textured approach described as a “postcolonial baroque,” Locke employs sculpture, photography, drawing, and found objects to challenge and reimagine the visual codes of imperialism. On view ... Read more
The Yale Center for British Art will present William Blake: Burning Bright, an exhibition exploring the visionary art and poetry of William Blake (1757–1827). Known for his radical perspectives on religion, politics, and society during the era of the American and French Revolutions, Blake created highly original illuminated books, watercolors, paintings, and verse. The exhibition ... Read more
"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more
Yale Schwarzman Center will present The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography from April 7, 2025, through January 4, 2026. This exhibition showcases the work of thirteen student-photographers from Greater New Haven who participated in a collaborative photography program with the Yale Center for British Art, the Lens Media Lab at the Institute for ... Read more
Discover the thought-provoking work of artist Hew Locke during a docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. This guided experience explores Locke’s powerful visual commentary on identity, migration, and the lasting influence of colonial history. Visitors will engage with three decades of the artist’s work in sculpture, photography, and found ... Read more
Experience In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art through the unique perspectives of Yale Center for British Art Student Guides during a special thematic tour on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 2:00 to 2:45 pm. Each Student Guide creates a one-of-a-kind tour exploring a specific theme in the museum’s collection, offering visitors an ... Read more
The Yale Center for British Art will present William Blake: Burning Bright, an exhibition exploring the visionary art and poetry of William Blake (1757–1827). Known for his radical perspectives on religion, politics, and society during the era of the American and French Revolutions, Blake created highly original illuminated books, watercolors, paintings, and verse. The exhibition ... Read more
"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more
Yale Schwarzman Center will present The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography from April 7, 2025, through January 4, 2026. This exhibition showcases the work of thirteen student-photographers from Greater New Haven who participated in a collaborative photography program with the Yale Center for British Art, the Lens Media Lab at the Institute for ... Read more
The Yale Center for British Art will present William Blake: Burning Bright, an exhibition exploring the visionary art and poetry of William Blake (1757–1827). Known for his radical perspectives on religion, politics, and society during the era of the American and French Revolutions, Blake created highly original illuminated books, watercolors, paintings, and verse. The exhibition ... Read more
