Cross Sections II: Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection

January 17–March 17, 1991

The diversity and richness of the Smart Museum's collection was revealed in this exhibition of purchases and gifts during the preceding three years.

Curated by Richard A. Born, the 125 important paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative art objects from many different periods and countries were discussed by Born and interns Stephanie D'Alessandro and Kathleen Gibbons. Along with the concurrently published Guide to the Collection, this exhibition demonstrated the Smart Museum's emergence as one of America's leading university collections.