SMFA at Tufts 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition Passages Opens May 5

Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts is set to unveil "Passages," the 2026 MFA thesis exhibition, from May 5 to 17, 2026, at the Tufts University Art Galleries in Medford. This exhibition features the work of nineteen MFA candidates, who delve into diverse media while examining themes such as identity, transformation, and the concept of journey. The displayed pieces include found visa document assemblages, portraits depicting new identities, clay cityscapes, and reimagined discarded items. Animal motifs are prevalent, showcasing a bunny in a horned cage, goldfish in surreal environments, black birds symbolizing the four corners of the Inca Empire, koi fish, and the legendary cynocephalus. Books serve as gateways to imagined realms, reflecting on transition, estrangement, and memory. The title of the exhibition encapsulates the artistic and personal journeys of each student.