Colby College Museum mounts first major exhibition on U.S. island territories
The Colby College Museum of Art is launching a thought-provoking exhibition named "Imagining an Archipelago," showcasing the art of Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and their diaspora. Running until June 6, 2027, the exhibit features approximately 50 artworks from over 40 artists, including six newly commissioned pieces. The collection encompasses a range of media such as sculptures, paintings, photographs, and multimedia installations. This exhibition aims to expand the narrative of the United States beyond its continental boundaries, reflecting on the impacts of Manifest Destiny and offering diverse viewpoints on the American experience as influenced by these island regions.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Imagining an Archipelago: Art from Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Their Diasporas'
- On view at Colby College Museum of Art through June 6, 2027
- Approximately 50 works by over 40 artists
- Includes six newly commissioned works
- First major exhibition to examine Manifest Destiny's extension beyond North America via contemporary art
- Artists have connections to Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico
- Works include sculptures, paintings, photographs, and immersive video and multimedia installations
- Challenges perception of U.S. as purely continental nation
Entities
Institutions
- Colby College Museum of Art
Locations
- Cuba
- Guam
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico
- United States
- North America