Martin Museum Guided Tours | Baylor Family Weekend

Baylor Families, and all our guests, are welcome to visit the Martin Museum of Art while on campus for Family Weekend 2024. We will host guided tours of our current exhibitions on the hour, every hour, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Come see us if you have time between other events as you get to know the Baylor family!

Current Exhibition:

The Hammer That Shapes Reality: A Selection of Works by Käthe Kollwitz

Käthe Kollwitz produced a prolific output of graphic arts work from the early 1900s until her death in 1945. Largely focusing on the deep biological connection between mother and child, and the vulnerability of this relationship, as threatened by violence, war, and famine; Kollwitz’ work rejuvenated the strength of woman as mother, and gave a new voice and increased visibility for women and women’s rights during the Weimar Republic. While being criticized by some waves of feminists as reinforcing the (male-centric) stereotype of the woman as weak, fragile, and overly sensitive to the effects of live and death; Kollwitz’ stance was not so, and instead created awareness on the value of life, and the associated power that women had- not only over their own bodies, but additionally, to speak up, and protest the atrocities that were claiming the lives of a younger generation.

Plus a sneak peak of:

William Downs: Truth in Body

William Downs is a contemporary American artist based in  Atlanta, Georgia. His artistic practice is incredibly diverse, encompassing drawing, painting, printmaking, and installation. What sets Downs apart is his unique perspective on "the line" - a fundamental element in art that he approaches in a paradoxically surreal manner, exploring its infinite possibilities.

In his work, Downs delves into the concept of truth within common forms, transforming them into ambiguous and thought-provoking pieces. Through the use of repetition, he distorts expectations of truth, creating a sense of unease and intrigue in the viewer. His forms seem to constantly evolve, taking on new shapes and meanings as they form, reform, and deform before our eyes.