Nasher Museum of Art is a gem nestled in Duke University's forest
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In the Nasher Museum of Art's 20 years in Durham, more than a million people have visited.
Why it matters: The Duke University museum has been free since reopening post-COVID, and its contemporary art collection is growing ever more impressive.
Zoom in: Curator of contemporary art Xuxa Rodríguez organized the 20th anniversary exhibition "Everything Now All at Once," on display through Nov. 1.
- The exhibit showcases a rotating roster of works from the Nasher's permanent collection, which emphasizes contemporary works, especially from Southern and Black artists.
Fun fact: The museum, nestled in the woods near West Campus, is designed to resemble a dogwood flower from above.
What's next: Rodríguez is working on an exhibit inspired by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani that "looks at how artists, activism and everyday people can organize for change," she says.
- "Turn the volume up!" debuts in August.
If you go: The museum is open every day except Monday. On Thursdays, it stays open late.
- 2001 Campus Dr.