Current and Upcoming Exhibits - UVA Art Museum

George Stubbs, “Tiger.”
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. Paul Mellon Collection.
Photo: Katherine Wetzel © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

The University of Virginia Art Museum presents “From Classic to Romantic: British Art in the Age of Transition,” an exhibition chronicling the changes in British art that took place at the end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th century, when developments in politics, science, and psychology changed attitudes toward then-current ways of life and prospects for the future. 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592.

Pamela Pecchio, “On Longing.”

The University of Virginia Art Museum presents “Southern Views/Southern Photographers,” a survey of recent museum acquisitions curated by UVA photography prof William Wylie. Included in the six-artist show are Sally Mann, Pamela Pechhio,  and Emmet Gowin. 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592.

Andy Warhol, American, 1928-1987, “Witch (Margaret Hamilton).” Gift of the
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, 2009.3.135, © 2010 The Andy
Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts/Artists Rights, Society (ARS), New York

The University of Virginia Art Museum presents “Society Portraits: Andy Warhol’s Photographic Legacy,” featuring black-and-white Polaroid and silver gelatin portraits shot by Warhol. 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592.

John Raphael Smith English, after Henry Fuseli Swiss, “Ariadne and Theseus,” 1788.

The University of Virginia Art Museum presents a Saturday Special Tour led by museum director Bruce Boucher, who will discuss the exhibition, “From Classic to Romantic: British Art in the Age of Transition.” 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592.

George Stubbs (English, 1724-1806) Tiger, ca. 1769-1770.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. Paul Mellon Collection. Photo: Katherine Wetzel © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

The University of Virginia Art Museum presents a Family ArtJAM, “Quiet Tiger, Ferocious Lion: Animals from Classic to Romantic.” Children will tour the museum’s new exhibition, “From Classic to Romantic: British Art in the Age of Transition” and will discuss the depiction of animals, after which they will use acrylic paint to create expressive animals of their own. The workshop for 5-7 year-olds meets 1-3pm, followed by one for 7-12 year-olds, 3-5pm. All children must be accompanied by adults. 155 Rugby Road. To register call 243-2050, or write .

Painting by John Raphael Smith English, after Henry Fuseli Swiss, “Ariadne and Theseus.”

The University of Virginia Art Museum presents a lunchtime talk by UVA English prof Jerome McGann, who will discuss the exhibition, “From Classic to Romantic: British Art in the Age of Transition.” 155 Rugby Road. 243-2050.

John Raphael Smith English, after Henry Fuseli Swiss, “Ariadne and Theseus,” 1788.

The University of Virginia Art Museum hosts “Battle of Wonders,” featuring a literary contest, sculpture parade, performances, and exhibition inspired by the Museum’s current show, “From Classic to Romantic, British Art in the Age of Transition.” Curator Stephen Margulies and UVA art prof William Bennett have organized an imaginative and wild evening of art-filled and artful entertainment, with highlights such as a giant helium orb, a disembodied head of Frankenstein, and all manner of other fanciful shenanigans. 155 Rugby Road. For more information, contact Stephen Margulies, .

John Raphael Smith,
after Henry Fuseli,
“Ariadne and Theseus.”

The University of Virginia holds a Final Friday reception, with snacks and drinks, to celebrate the exhibition, “From Classic to Romantic: British Art in the Age of Transition,” as well as its new shows, “Southern Views/Southern Photographers” and “Society Portraits: Andy Warhol’s Photographic Legacy.” 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592.