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Exhibitions and Events

A Cabinet of Wonder: Artworks by Jennifer Angus

June 15 - October 13, 2024

Using exotic insects as her primary artistic medium, Jennifer Angus explores themes of beauty, pattern, ornamentation, relationships between humans and insects, and the important roles insects play in ecosystems.

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Microsculpture: The Insect Portraits of Levon Biss

June 15 - October 13, 2024

Examine extremely fine pigmented scales, velvet-like surface textures, saw-sharp mandibles, swirling patterns and some of the most vibrant, iridescent colors seen in nature with photography by British photographer Levon Biss.

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Mao Lor: A Journey through Hmoob Paj Ntaub

February 10 - May 26, 2024

Journey through Hmong art, history, and culture with two-dozen intricately hand sewn and embroidered artworks by artist Mao Lor.

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Rodin: Contemplation and Dreams

June 17 - October 8, 2023

Explore sculptures by Auguste Rodin through one of the most extensive exhibitions of the artist’s works ever shown in Wisconsin as well as the largest installation of sculptures presented in the Paine’s history.

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Tom Uttech: One With Nature

February 11 - May 21, 2023

Explore more than two dozen photographs and a selection of paintings by renowned Wisconsin artist Tom Uttech, whose work is inspired by his pilgrimages deep into the remote wilderness and has been been described as Magic Realism.

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Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence

February 19 - May 22, 2022

This dazzling exhibition at the Paine showcases a new form of bead art, the “ndwango,” developed by a community of women working together in South Africa.

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Paperweights in Bloom: Selections from the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass

February 19 - May 22, 2022

"Paperweights in Bloom" highlights more than fifty antique, vintage, and contemporary glass paperweights from the collection of Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass in Neenah.

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Walk This Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes 

June 26 - October 10, 2021

100 pairs of shoes from Stuart Weitzman's collection show how shoes have transcended their utilitarian purpose to become objects of design, desire, and meaning.

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Star-Studded Soles: Autographed Shoes Courtesy of Britton’s Walk-Over Footwear 

June 26 - October 10, 2021

From rugged athletic shoes signed by Green Bay Packer players to glamorous stilettos designed by Stuart Weitzman and worn by Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez, this fun collection captures our fascination with footwear, fashion, and fame.

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The Other Side: An Installation by Jennifer Angus 

February 6 - May 30, 2021

An immersive, awe-inspiring environment by Jennifer Angus features thousands of insects arranged in ornamental patterns and numerous intriguing sculptures.

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