The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens presents a new exhibition, ‘Spirit in the Land’, an exhibition of 30 contemporary artists exploring humanity’s connection to nature and how cultural diversity and biodiversity are both essential to our survival. Spirit in the Land is on view until February 9, 2025.
Spirit in the Land features works by artists from North America and the Caribbean that investigate natural environments under stress. Acting as environmental stewards, the artists reclaim and revitalize our understanding of nature as a repository of cultural memory, a place of sanctuary, a site of resistance, and a source of spiritual nourishment and healing. The exhibition presents a belief in the possibility of transformation and regeneration.
With Spirit in the Land, the Cummer Museum kicks off a new exhibition season focused on the theme “Centering the Land and Voice,” exploring the stories that emerge from our profound connection with the natural world. In spring 2025, Knowing the West offers a richer and more inclusive view of the Western United States from the diverse peoples who contribute to its unique culture. These exhibitions will allow Museum guests to enjoy programs and experiences that celebrate our individual and collective connection to the land’s beauty and discover how art can inspire us to become more mindful stewards of our planet.
About the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens:
For more than 60 years, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens has been committed to engaging and inspiring through the arts, gardens, and education. A permanent collection of more than 5,000 objects and historically significant gardens on a riverfront campus offers nearly 140,000 visitors a truly unique experience on the First Coast each year. Nationally recognized education programs serve adults and children of all abilities. The Museum is committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of its exhibitions, programs, and offerings. For further information, including hours, visit www.cummermuseum.org.
About the Nasher Museum of Art
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is a major center for the arts in Durham, North Carolina, and the surrounding region. The 65,000-square-foot building was designed by architect Rafael Viñoly. Since opening in 2005, the museum has organized and presented leading-edge exhibitions that travel worldwide. From the beginning, the Nasher Museum has been dedicated to building a groundbreaking collection of contemporary art. In this effort, the museum’s collection strategy emphasizes works by diverse artists who have been historically underrepresented. Drawing on the resources of a leading research university, the museum serves as a laboratory for interdisciplinary approaches.
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