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From the Collection

Charles Rain
Imperial Dusk c. 1966
UNL-Bequest of the artist
© Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery

Museum is Open Friday, July 3,
and Closed Saturday, July 4.

Exhibitions and Events

James McNeill Whistler: 40 Years of Printmaking

May 26, 2009 - Sep. 20, 2009

Approximately 40 etchings and lithographs by James McNeill Whistler are on view. The works, dating from 1859 to 1899, include prints from two well-known portfolios called the Thames Set and the French Set.

Play's the Thing: The Paintings and Objects of Jun Kaneko

Jun. 19, 2009 - Oct. 11, 2009

Jun Kaneko is internationally recognized for his large ceramic dangos (the Japanese word for dumpling) but few people know that he was first a painter. This summer a two-part exhibition will explore the relationship between Kaneko's painting and sculpture.

Sheldon Shopping

Woodsmoke
$90

Wire bowls, handcrafted in
South Africa from telephone
wire. It's simple, chic
and blatantly attractive.
It's a definite must-have.



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