Kimbell Art Museum

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The Kimbell Art Museum, owned and operated by the Kimbell Art Foundation, is internationally renowned for both its collections and its architecture. The Kimbell’s collections range in period from antiquity to the 20th century and include European masterpieces by artists such as Fra Angelico, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Bernini, Velázquez, Monet, Cézanne, Picasso and Matisse; important collections of

Egyptian and classical antiquities; and the art of Asia, Africa and the Ancient Americas. The museum’s 1972 building, designed by the American architect Louis I. Kahn, is widely regarded as one of the outstanding architectural achievements of the modern era. A second building, designed by world-renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano, opened in 2013 and now provides space for special exhibitions, dedicated classrooms and a 289-seat auditorium with excellent acoustics for music. Social Media Community Guidelines

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Kick off the summer season at the Kimbell! Discover more ways to connect with art this June:→ Special Exhibition Tours: ...
05/31/2026

Kick off the summer season at the Kimbell! Discover more ways to connect with art this June:

→ Special Exhibition Tours: “The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem” on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 3 pm and Fridays at 6:30 pm

→ Happy Hours in the Kimbell Café on Fridays, June 5, 12, and 26, at 5 pm

→ Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio: “VIPs” on Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20, and 27, at 1 pm

→ Second Saturday: Texas Camerata presents “Echoes of the Holy Sepulcher: 18th-Century Music for Church and Chamber” on Saturday, June 13, at 1 pm

→ Film screening of “Picasso: A Rebel in Paris” (2024, 52 min.) on Sunday, June 14, at 2 pm

→ Kimbell Casual Friday: “Muses” on Friday, June 26, at 5:30 pm

Visit kimbellart.org/calendar to learn more about all upcoming events and programs.
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Visitors in “The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem”; Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio; Happy Hour in the Kimbell Café. Photography by Robert LaPrelle, Kimbell Art Museum

Gustave Caillebotte invites us to savor the scene before the meal begins. 🦪“Still Life with Oysters” offers a quiet visi...
05/30/2026

Gustave Caillebotte invites us to savor the scene before the meal begins. 🦪

“Still Life with Oysters” offers a quiet vision of refined leisure. Here, a dozen oysters on the half shell glisten softly against a white tablecloth.

The composition is meticulously arranged: a neatly folded napkin, precisely placed cutlery and glassware, and the subtle accents of a lemon and a bottle of wine.

The scene suggests not only a meal, but an atmosphere of relaxation and ease.

See this painting, currently on loan as a Guest of Honor, in the north gallery of the Kahn Building.
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Gustave Caillebotte, “Still Life with Oysters,” 1881. Private collection

05/29/2026

This is an extraordinary act of devotion made visible in gold. 👑🕊️

See this rare treasure shine when you visit “The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem” at the Kimbell.

Learn more and get tickets at kimbellart.org/holy-sepulcher.
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Video by Kimbell Art Museum

Antonio de Laurentiis, “Throne of Eucharistic Exposition,” Naples, 1754; “Monstrance,” Naples, 1746. Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem

Music: “Laudate pueri, RV 601: III. A solis ortu. Andante” by Antonio Vivaldi (Vivaldi: Sacred Works for Soprano and Concertos, Elin Manahan Thomas, Florilegium) © ℗ 2026 Channel Classics / Outhere Music France

Which Hindu deity is portrayed in this bronze sculpture?1️⃣ Shiva the Destroyer and Transformer, responsible for destroy...
05/28/2026

Which Hindu deity is portrayed in this bronze sculpture?

1️⃣ Shiva the Destroyer and Transformer, responsible for destroying the universe to allow for renewal and new beginnings

2️⃣ Ganesha the Remover of Obstacles, who bestows good fortune, prosperity, and health

3️⃣ Vishnu the Preserver, who keeps the world safe from natural calamities and protects the righteous

See this work on view in the north gallery of the Piano Pavilion.

This issue of Learning to Look is fit for a prince. 📘🌳“Learning to Look: An Ancestor Hero from Central Africa” (“Aprende...
05/27/2026

This issue of Learning to Look is fit for a prince. 📘🌳

“Learning to Look: An Ancestor Hero from Central Africa” (“Aprender a mirar: un héroe ancestral de África central”) is now available during your next museum visit!

In this issue, kids are invited to take a closer look at the Chokwe sculpture “Chibinda Ilunga.” Discover the striking details of this princely hero and skilled hunter—from his intricate headdress to his beard made of real hair.

Learning to Look is a free, biannual publication for young art lovers available in both English and Spanish. Created for families with young children, each issue encourages close looking, personal connections, and creative expression.

Pick up your free copy at museum kiosks or download the digital version:
https://kimbellart.org/participate/kids-and-families
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Photography by Robert LaPrelle, Kimbell Art Museum

Pause your scroll for a moment with Monet. 🌳In mournful response to the mass tragedy of World War I, Monet painted "Weep...
05/25/2026

Pause your scroll for a moment with Monet. 🌳

In mournful response to the mass tragedy of World War I, Monet painted "Weeping Willow," along with nine other depictions of this tree.

Please note that the museum is closed for Memorial Day. Visit during open hours to see this painting on view in the north gallery of the Kahn Building.
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Claude Monet, “Weeping Willow,” 1918–19. Kimbell Art Museum

A silver stage is set for a pivotal moment. Do you know which story this masterpiece tells?This intricately crafted alta...
05/24/2026

A silver stage is set for a pivotal moment. Do you know which story this masterpiece tells?

This intricately crafted altar frontal depicts Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Virgin Mary and the Apostles after Christ’s resurrection.

Franciscan saints, St. Bonaventure and St. Louis of Anjou, stand at either side, adding layers of devotion to the artistry.

Framed by Corinthian columns and rich drapery, the scene showcases masterful Neapolitan silverwork with selective bronze gilding.

See this stunning altar frontal in “The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem,” on view through June 28: https://kimbellart.org/holy-sepulcher
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Gennaro De Blasio, “Antependium,” 1731. Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem. Photography by Robert LaPrelle, Kimbell Art Museum

Did you know this painting was acquired two years before the Kimbell opened?“The Fountain” by Hubert Robert has been a t...
05/22/2026

Did you know this painting was acquired two years before the Kimbell opened?

“The Fountain” by Hubert Robert has been a treasured part of the collection since 1970. ⛲️

In this archival image from 1972, the painting hangs in the newly opened Kahn Building galleries.

Known for his evocative depictions of ruins and gardens, Robert drew lasting inspiration from his time in Italy, where he studied the beauty of classical sites like the Villa d’Este in Tivoli. This work captures the quiet nostalgia of a bygone era, with structures slowly being reclaimed by nature.

More than 50 years later, visitors can still view “The Fountain” in the south gallery of the Kahn Building.
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Study Gallery, Kimbell Art Museum, 1972; Hubert Robert, “The Fountain,” c. 1775–78. Kimbell Art Museum

Gemini season begins with a study in duality.In “The Allen Brothers (Portrait of James and John Lee Allen),” Henry Raebu...
05/21/2026

Gemini season begins with a study in duality.

In “The Allen Brothers (Portrait of James and John Lee Allen),” Henry Raeburn captures two sides of youth: playful innocence and restless determination.

Set in an informal moment of play, the younger brother meets the viewer's gaze with carefree curiosity. The elder, absorbed in the mock battle, reveals a more intense, willful energy.

Together, they embody the contrasts that define childhood—echoing the ever-shifting, dual nature of the Gemini spirit. ♊️

See this painting in the south gallery of the Kahn Building.
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Henry Raeburn, “The Allen Brothers (Portrait of James and John Lee Allen),” early 1790s. Kimbell Art Museum

In Smarthistory’s latest video, Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker explore the Kimbell’s landmark 1972 building desig...
05/20/2026

In Smarthistory’s latest video, Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker explore the Kimbell’s landmark 1972 building designed by architect Louis I. Kahn.

“The serenity that is created here by the architecture is really conducive to looking at works of art. It slows us down, it quiets us, it quiets our eyes, and it allows us to look even more closely at the works of art. In that way, this is one of the most successful museums that I’ve ever visited.” – Dr. Zucker

Watch the full video to see how Kahn reimagined classical forms, drawing from European palaces, ancient Roman barrel vaults, and other historic inspirations.

🎥 https://smarthistory.org/louis-kahn-kimbell-art-museum/
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Photography by Steven Zucker, Ph.D. at Smarthistory

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