McNay Art Museum's 'Garden Party' explores nature's beauty and human extraction
The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio is hosting an exhibition titled 'Garden Party: Nature on Paper,' which will be open from May 7 to August 9. Curated by Dr. Elizabeth Kathleen Mitchell, this showcase features a selection from the museum's permanent collection, including prints, drawings, photographs, paintings, and sculptures. Notable artists represented are René Magritte, Rufino Tamayo, Kara Walker, Luis Jiménez, and Honoré Daumier. The exhibition weaves together two main themes: one that honors the beauty of nature through gardens and flowers, and another that critiques human exploitation depicted through hunting and extraction. These themes collectively illustrate nature as a realm of both awe and conflict.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Garden Party: Nature on Paper'
- On view May 7–Aug. 9 at the McNay Art Museum
- Features prints, drawings, photographs, paintings, and sculpture
- Includes works by René Magritte, Rufino Tamayo, Kara Walker, Luis Jiménez, and Honoré Daumier
- Curated by Elizabeth Kathleen Mitchell, Ph.D.
- Explores two narratives: nature's abundance and human extraction
- All works from the McNay's permanent collection
Entities
Artists
- René Magritte
- Rufino Tamayo
- Kara Walker
- Luis Jiménez
- Honoré Daumier
- Elizabeth Kathleen Mitchell
Institutions
- McNay Art Museum
Locations
- San Antonio
- United States