Wichita Art Museum

04/20/2025

Today is the day. The final opportunity to witness "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" before it closes forever. ◆ This is not just an exhibition—it’s an experience. As light and shadow dance across intricate patterns, as threads of meaning connect us across time and space, you are invited to reflect, to feel, and to be moved. Each work invites you to step into a world of beauty, resilience, and profound connection. Agha’s art doesn’t just surround you; it becomes part of you.
On this Easter Sunday, don’t miss your last chance to be enveloped by the warmth, depth, and meaning of this incredible collection. ◆ "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" closes today, April 20, 2025.

Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven is organized by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Curated by Jeremiah William McCarthy. Presentation at the Wichita Art Museum coordinated by Tera Lee Hedrick, Curator.

04/19/2025

Only 2 days left to experience "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven". ◆ A must-see before it’s gone. "Winged Shadows" (2018) transforms industrial steel dust into an evocative, delicate work of art. What began as residue from “Flight of a Thousand Birds” becomes a powerful reflection on labor, history, and fragility. The dust, grease, and thread reveal the overlooked beauty in what’s often discarded, exploring the tension between strength and vulnerability.

This work invites you to reflect on life’s layers—both beautiful and messy. It’s a reminder to look at the overlooked, and to consider the often-hidden beauty in the things we take for granted. This piece is perfect to experience with family, sparking conversations about the intersection of strength, fragility, and what makes something truly valuable.

Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven is organized by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Curated by Jeremiah William McCarthy. Presentation at the Wichita Art Museum coordinated by Tera Lee Hedrick, Curator.

04/18/2025

Only 3 days left to experience "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven". Today is the perfect day to slow down and let the art offer you a moment of reflection. The gallery is open until 9 pm—take this time to recharge your spirit and connect with something beautiful.

◆ In "Rights of Passage", Agha uses embroidery, screen printing, graphite, and beads to create 100 detailed panels. Together, they form a powerful, reflective piece—a reminder of the stories we carry, both seen and unseen.

The intricate patterns Agha uses draw from her Pakistani roots and personal experiences. Embroidery becomes more than just a craft; it tells a story of identity, resilience, and memory. Each panel invites you to look closely and discover the layers of meaning woven through.

"Rights of Passage" is a quiet and meaningful experience, full of care and connection. Come see how Agha turns something so delicate into something so profound.

◆ "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" closes Sunday, April 20, 2025.
◆ For more details: https://wam.org/.../exhibi.../anila-quayyum-agha-interwoven/

"Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" is organized by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The exhibition is curated by Jeremiah William McCarthy. Presentation of the exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum is coordinated by Tera Lee Hedrick, Curator.

04/17/2025

Just 4 days left to witness the luminous power of "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven". ◆ In "Catching the Light (Green)", shimmering beads and metallic threads are hand-stitched into handmade paper, creating a radiant surface that shifts as it catches the light. The work glows with precision, presence, and the quiet strength of craft.

There’s a deep emotional charge in Agha’s attention to detail. Every bead, every thread, every mark carries the care, labor, and stories of women’s work across generations. It’s art rooted in patience, intimacy, and resilience.

In "Interwoven", beauty and meaning unfold the longer you look. Come see how care and complexity radiate from even the most intricate forms. ◆ Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable exhibition before it’s gone—"Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" closes Sunday, April 20, 2025.

◆ Closing Sunday, April 20, 2025
◆ For more details: https://wam.org/.../exhibi.../anila-quayyum-agha-interwoven/

"Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" is organized by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The exhibition is curated by Jeremiah William McCarthy. Presentation of the exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum is coordinated by Tera Lee Hedrick, Curator.

04/16/2025

Just 5 days left to witness the luminous power of "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven". ◆ In "Interwoven", shadows don’t just accompany the artwork—they are the artwork. As light filters through laser-cut patterns, it casts intricate, moving shadows that stretch across walls, ceilings, and floors. These shifting forms transform the space—and your perception of it. Some shadows feel still and sacred. Others ripple with movement as you walk by. Each one invites reflection, dialogue, and presence. It’s art that surrounds you, art that responds to you—and stays with you long after you leave. ◆ Don’t miss your chance to step into this unforgettable experience before it’s gone—"Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" closes Sunday, April 20, 2025.
◆ Closing Sunday, April 20, 2025
◆ For more details: https://wam.org/.../exhibi.../anila-quayyum-agha-interwoven/

"Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" is organized by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The exhibition is curated by Jeremiah William McCarthy. Presentation of the exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum is coordinated by Tera Lee Hedrick, Curator

04/13/2025

Only 6 days remain to experience "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" ◆ In "A Flood of Tears", Agha suspends hundreds of needles from fine threads, turning everyday tools into something poetic. Needles can wound, but they can also mend — and this piece invites us to reflect on care, resilience, and renewal. The materials carry quiet power, often linked to women’s work and craft. Agha transforms them into something both delicate and monumental.◆ "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" closes Sunday, April 20, 2025. Step into a space where light, shadow, and emotion converge — and don’t miss your chance to be deeply inspired. ◆ For more details: https://wam.org/.../exhibi.../anila-quayyum-agha-interwoven/

"Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" is organized by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The exhibition is curated by Jeremiah William McCarthy. Presentation of the exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum is coordinated by Tera Lee Hedrick, Curator

04/12/2025

Only 7 days remain to experience "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" ◆ No two visitors experience "Interwoven" the same way. Shadows shift, light changes, and perspectives transform. See it again—or for the first time—before it’s gone. ◆ "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven"
closes Sunday, April 20, 2025. Step into a space where light, shadow, and emotion converge — and don’t miss your chance to be deeply inspired. ◆ For more details: https://wam.org/.../exhibi.../anila-quayyum-agha-interwoven/

"Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" is organized by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The exhibition is curated by Jeremiah William McCarthy. Presentation of the exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum is coordinated by Tera Lee Hedrick, Curator

04/11/2025

What a wonderful and insightful evening with Prof. David Cateforis at the Wichita Art Museum! We’re so grateful for his thoughtful and engaging talk on the work of Anila Quayyum Agha, currently featured in the exhibition “Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven.” It was a joy to welcome him back to WAM. Thank you, Professor Cateforis, for shedding such meaningful light on Agha’s work and offering new ways to see and think about this powerful exhibition—on view through Sunday, April 20.

Prof. David Cateforis enjoyed a reunion last evening at the Wichita Art Museum with Jayhawk art historians Molly McFerson (MA ‘00, WAM Director), Mary Frances Ivey (PhD candidate, WAM Director of Learning, Engagement, and Partnerships), Brittany Lockard (PhD ’12, Associate Professor of Art History, Wichita State University), and Tera Lee Hedrick (MA ‘05, WAM Curator). Prof. Cateforis was in Wichita to deliver a talk on the work of artist Anila Quayyum Agha, currently on view at the WAM, to the WAM’s Murdock Society patron group.

04/11/2025

Only 8 days remain to experience "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven"
◆ The Speak series (2008) is among Anila Agha’s most poignant works — delicate yet powerful pieces composed of dyed paper, thread, and glass beads, intricately layered into collaged forms. At first glance, they appear quietly beautiful — soft in texture, intimate in scale — but as you look closer, their depth and complexity begin to unfold.

Inspired by the Urdu poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz, each piece includes verses Agha hand-painted in the original script. The text, partially veiled within layers of material and meaning, becomes both personal and universal — a message gently shared across time and culture.

◆ Now is the moment — Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven closes Sunday, April 20, 2025. Step into a space where light, shadow, and feeling converge — and don’t miss your chance to be deeply inspired.

◆ Closing Sunday, April 20, 2025
◆ For more details: https://wam.org/.../exhibi.../anila-quayyum-agha-interwoven/

"Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" is organized by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The exhibition is curated by Jeremiah William McCarthy. Presentation of the exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum is coordinated by Tera Lee Hedrick, Curator.