Upcoming Exhibitions
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Future Exhibitions
In Conversation with the 2025–2026 KU Common Book
January 27, 2026–February 22, 2026
Jack & Lavon Brosseau Center for Learning
For this conversation, Spencer staff members reviewed aspects of the human-centered planet inspired by artworks from the collection, modeled on the style of The Anthropocene Reviewed.
Brush, Block, and Blood
Three Generations of Yoshida Women Printmakers
February 19, 2026–June 28, 2026
Larry & Barbara Marshall Family Balcony
Street Nihonga
The Art of Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani
February 19, 2026–June 28, 2026
Sam & Connie Perkins Central Court, The Estelle S. & Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation Gallery, Dolph Simons Family Gallery
Street Nihonga explores the art of Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani (1920–2012), whose work blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with the rawness of street life in New York City.
Christian Thompson: Future Ancestors
August 18, 2026–January 10, 2027
Larry & Barbara Marshall Family Balcony
Future Ancestors presents two photographs and one video work by renowned Bidjara artist Christian Thompson that explore a non-linear interpretation of time.
Looking After
Art and Care in Education Across Kansas
August 15, 2026–January 10, 2027
Sam & Connie Perkins Central Court, The Estelle S. & Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation Gallery, Dolph Simons Family Gallery
This exhibition will feature works from the collection that have inspired Kansas educators and contributed to enhanced learning experiences for K–12 students across the state.




