The Munich Secession and America
January 24, 2009 – April 12, 2009
The first exhibition in America in one hundred years dedicated to the renowned Munich Secession will be presented at the Frye.
Transatlantic: American Artists in Germany
January 24, 2009 – April 26, 2009
Drawn from the Frye Collections, this exhibition examines the profound impact of Germany on American artists in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Education Wing Exhibition – Washington Art Education Association Student Exhibition
February 21, 2009 – June 7, 2009
This year's annual student exhibition originates from teachers and students working with the artwork and ideas in Napoleon on the Nile and Empire.
The Puppet Show
May 16, 2009 – September 13, 2009
International in scope, The Puppet Show explores the imagery of puppets in contemporary art. The exhibition demonstrates that in contemporary art, as in Western culture at large, the puppet shows its capacity as a psychological surrogate, social and political commentator, and entertaining performer.