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06/03/2026

On June 3, 1962, one hundred and six of Atlanta’s most committed arts patrons perished when their plane crashed during takeoff at Orly Field. They were returning home from a three-week cultural excursion to France. In the wake of this terrible loss, Atlanta came together to honor the victims. Through a then anonymous gift from Coca-Cola magnate Robert W. Woodruff, the Arts Center was established as a memorial to the lives lost at Orly. The French government presented a gift of Rodin’s “The Shade” in memory of the Orly victims. Today the sculpture stands outside the High’s Stent Family Wing.

06/02/2026

What is everyone looking at? 👀

Something new is coming to the piazza this week! Stay tuned for Los Porfiados (The Stubborns) from .

Happy Birthday to Ellsworth Kelly, born on this day in 1923! 🎂Kelly continued his exploration of color, shape, and space...
05/31/2026

Happy Birthday to Ellsworth Kelly, born on this day in 1923! 🎂

Kelly continued his exploration of color, shape, and space in Green Curve. This work exemplifies his interest in reductionist form and pure color. It also adheres to a formula he applied to other works in which a graceful, sweeping curve ends suddenly at a blunt and truncated end.

Find this work in our Modern and Contemporary galleries!
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Ellsworth Kelly (American,1923–2015), Green Curve, 1999, oil on canvas, Purchase with the Candler Bequest and High Museum of Art Enhancement Fund, 2001.12.

05/30/2026

Was this a playground? 🛝🤔

The forms in A World I Did Not Make echo Noguchi’s playground designs and may reflect an early concept for a Hiroshima playground developed with architect Kenzō Tange. Created during Noguchi’s time working with potter Rosanjin Kitaōji, the ceramic offers a glimpse into this envisioned play space, which was ultimately never built.

Stay tuned for more deep cuts from Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer”, now open at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta now through August 2.

05/28/2026

Can we find a way to hear the sonic world inside this work? 🎶

Curatorial Research Associate Matthew Shorten bridges the worlds of music and art looking at Valentin de Boulogne’s Apollo Disguised as a Shepherd, an oil painting on view in the High’s permanent collection. Read more on the blog at the link in our profile.

Congratulations to the 2026 David C. Driskell Prize recipient, Spelman College professor Cheryl Finley, in recognition o...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 David C. Driskell Prize recipient, Spelman College professor Cheryl Finley, in recognition of her influence on African American art history and scholarship and the next generation of cultural leaders.

Read more at ESSENCE.com.

05/26/2026

The best souvenir? Taking the exhibition home with you. 🎨

Stop by our Museum Shop to explore our collection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, posters, totes, and more celebrating Amy Sherald: American Sublime.

One week into Amy Sherald: American Sublime, and we're loving all the moments you've captured and shared 🤩Don't forget t...
05/24/2026

One week into Amy Sherald: American Sublime, and we're loving all the moments you've captured and shared 🤩

Don't forget to tag us in your photos for a chance to be featured on our page in the future! ✨

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Here's a tip for this Memorial Day weekend: we offer free admission to all military and veterans plus one guest—this wee...
05/23/2026

Here's a tip for this Memorial Day weekend: we offer free admission to all military and veterans plus one guest—this weekend and all year long! Learn more: https://high.org/special-offers/

Howard Finster (American, 1916–2001), Elvis in Army Uniform, 1991, paint on wood, Purchase with funds from the Cousins Foundation, Inc., and donors to the Paradise Project Campaign, 1994.239.

05/22/2026

In town for Memorial Day weekend? Don’t miss your chance for after-hours access to Amy Sherald: American Sublime tonight, including her iconic portrait of Michelle Obama. Enjoy a cash bar + take home an exclusive exhibition poster.

See you tonight! Get tickets at the link in our bio.

05/21/2026

Studies suggest that engaging with art can improve mental and physical health, strengthen social connection, and increase longevity for older adults.

At the High, we are putting this research into practice through programs like:
➡️ Studio Art Classes led by professional teaching artists
➡️ Musing Together, a monthly program for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners
➡️ Art After Loss, a four-week art conversation group for adults navigating grief

Kate McLeod, Assistant Director of Education at the High Museum of Art, shares how the High is providing art experiences...
05/21/2026

Kate McLeod, Assistant Director of Education at the High Museum of Art, shares how the High is providing art experiences for students in the Department of Juvenile Justice. Read More: https://bit.ly/4uYHDgL

05/20/2026

What a wonderful evening celebrating Amy Sherald: American Sublime in Atlanta! Thanks to our Director’s Circle members and exhibition supporters for making it such a special night.

Visit Amy Sherald: American Sublime at the High through September 27.

✨ Here is a little secret: Admission to Amy Sherald: American Sublime is free this Wednesday. Join us for Access for All...
05/18/2026

✨ Here is a little secret: Admission to Amy Sherald: American Sublime is free this Wednesday.

Join us for Access for All during regular museum hours this Wednesday, May 20. Spots are limited! Reserve your free tickets at the link in our profile.

05/18/2026

Amy Sherald: American Sublime has officially arrived at the High and so has the merch ✨

Stop by the Museum Shop to explore our collection of items inspired by the exhibition, featuring posters, books, apparel, and more! 🛍️

Amy Sherald: American Sublime is now on view at the High Museum of Art through September 27, 2026.

05/16/2026

Nadine Robinson’s “Coronation Theme: Organon” is back on view in our galleries.

Nadine Robinson’s large-scale installations often rely on sound to explain complex narratives that address historic moments. For “Coronation Theme,” Robinson was inspired by the 1963 Project C (Confrontation) demonstration in Birmingham, Alabama, when nearly 1,000 children and young adults were fire-hosed by police for protesting segregation with a sit-in. The thirty loudspeaker cabinets issue a chorus of sounds: organ music, sermons, songs, prayers, and protests. The architectural arrangement of the speakers recalls a large pipe organ and is loosely based on the façade of Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Find this work on the skyway level of the museum’s Wieland Pavilion.

Nadine Robinson (American, born England, 1968),Coronation Theme: Organon, 2008, speakers soundsystem and mixed media, Gift of John F. Wieland Jr. in memory of Marion Hill, 2008.175.

05/15/2026

Atlanta, the wait is over! Amy Sherald: American Sublime is officially open to the public! 🎉

The exhibition features a broad range of paintings from 2007–2024, including most iconic works alongside rarely seen pieces spanning her career, and was organized by the , where it debuted in 2024, and previously traveled to the and .

⏰ The High is the FINAL stop on the national tour, so this is your last opportunity to see it. Advance timed tickets are required for entry. Visit the link in our profile to secure your tickets before your preferred date sells out!

05/14/2026

What a wonderful night celebrating Amy Sherald: American Sublime 🎤✨

Last night artist and filmmaker and writer, were in conversation around their respective contributions to the art world, their shared inspiration in film and photography, and their approaches to storytelling about the African American experience.

🎟️Amy Sherald: American Sublime opens at the High on May 15! Get your tickets today by visiting high.org

The conversation was moderated by Angelica Arbelaez Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art

This Saturday | Join us for a special series of activations led by contemporary artist Craig Colorusso. Colorusso (b. 19...
05/13/2026

This Saturday | Join us for a special series of activations led by contemporary artist Craig Colorusso. Colorusso (b. 1970, Mount Vernon, NY) uses installations, sound sculptures, and bowed guitar performances to blur the boundaries between art, environment, and experience.

Activations:
➡️ Sun Boxes: Be greeted at the museum by these solar-powered sculptures that each play a unique guitar note when sunlight is present.
➡️ AWASH: Join in on the fun by connecting your phone as a digital instrument. Create a chorus of sounds with museum guests as you walk throughout our galleries.
➡️ Army of Chainsaws for Brian Kelly: Witness this long-form performance piece inspired by a 2018 micro-storm, where winds can reach up to 100 mph, that tore through the artist's hometown. Colorusso will also perform a second piece titled "The Kevin Elston".
➡️ INSTALL: Learn more about Colorusso with this short film that explores his practice.

Learn more: https://high.org/event/oasis-may-2026/

05/11/2026

Friday Night Jazz is back! 🎷✨ Here is everything you need to know ⬇️👀

📅 Friday, May 15 | 6–10 p.m.
🎶 Live music featuring Rafael Pereira and friends
🌿 Experience live music outdoors on the piazza
🍸 Enjoy this month’s specialty cocktail curated by
🖼 Explore our collection galleries and current exhibitions, including Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer”
🎤 Experience docent led tours throughout the evening

🎟 Learn more & get your tickets at high.org

Please Note: VIP tickets for Amy Sherald: American Sublime are sold out.

Happy Mother's Day! 💐✨Celebrate with us at the museum today and enjoy free admission, art making, and live music for the...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 💐✨

Celebrate with us at the museum today and enjoy free admission, art making, and live music for the whole family!

Mary Cassatt (American, 1844–1926 n 1926), Mother and Child, 1909–1914, Pastel on paper, Purchase with funds from the Forward Arts Foundation and the Robert D. Fowler Family, 2007.119.

Marion Greenwood (American, 1909–1970), Mother and Child, 1954, lithograph on paper, Gift of the Dr. Morris Tager Estate, 1994.10.

Samuel F. B. Morse (American, 1791–1872), Portrait of Mrs. Morse and Two Children, 1824, oil on canvas, Gift of Sandra Morse Hamilton and Patricia Morse Sawyer in memory of Bleecker, Patricia, and Bleecker Morse, Jr., and through prior gift of Margaret and John L. Hoffman., 2004.58.

The Sunday paper 100 years ago today! 📰On this day in 1926, the Atlanta Constitution announced that Harriet "Hattie" Har...
05/09/2026

The Sunday paper 100 years ago today! 📰

On this day in 1926, the Atlanta Constitution announced that Harriet "Hattie" Harwell Wilson High donated her residence on Peachtree Street to the Atlanta Art Association to found an art school and art museum.

The article states "Thus, through this magnificent gift by one of Atlanta's leading women citizens, the hopes and dreams of more than 25 years come true…"

Six months later, the High Museum of Art opened. This October, we will celebrate our centennial anniversary, 100 years of the High Museum of Art.

05/06/2026

We are still glowing from the Isamu Noguchi Lantern Parade ✨🏮

Lanterns made by our community took center stage at Illuminating Noguchi @ the High: A Community Lantern Party and Parade with Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons and Seed & Feed Marching Abominable.

Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer” is on view through August 2, 2026.

Artist Amy Sherald references her own work “Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance)” at the . See this work at the H...
05/05/2026

Artist Amy Sherald references her own work “Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance)” at the .

See this work at the High Museum of Art in the upcoming exhibition “Amy Sherald: American Sublime,” opening May 15!

Amy Sherald (American, born 1973), Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance), 2014, private collection. © Amy Sherald. Photo by Jon Etter, courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth.

“Art should be something that liberates your soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further.”―Keith ...
05/04/2026

“Art should be something that liberates your soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further.”―Keith Haring

Happy Birthday to American artist Keith Haring, born on this day in 1958.

Keith Haring (American, 1958–1990), Apocalypse 6, 1988, silkscreen, Gift of Stan and Jamie Cohen in honor of Mindy and Adam Cohen, 2012.622.2, © (c) Keith Haring. Currently not on view.

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