April 26, 2025 to March 29, 2026
A Fountain of Forms: The Rise of the American Woman Sculptor, 1910–1929
A Fountain of Forms: The Rise of the American Woman Sculptor, 1910–1929 showcases remarkable depictions of the female body by women artists, highlighting their subversion of gender and sexuality conventions. Despite societal constraints, artists like Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, Malvina Hoffman, and Janet Scudder—who were queer women—used their focus on the nude human figure to assert their individuality and autonomy in an age of increasing, rapid mechanization and patriarchal control. The exhibition, drawn from The Westmoreland’s exceptional sculpture collection, celebrates the transformative gift from Dr. Michael L. Nieland in 2015. This exhibition reflects his lifelong dedication to figurative sculpture and the museum’s rich history of statuary.
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The Westmoreland Museum of American Art221 N. Main St.
Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601