NCMALearn – An educational resource from the North Carolina Museum of Art

A photograph of a stone hut with green plants growing on top of its wooden roof. The hut is located on a hill and surrounded by tall trees.

Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky

by Chris Drury

A gold-painted, life-size resin cast of Michael Richard’s full body, dressed in a Tuskegee Airman uniform, with dozens of small airplanes crashing into his arms and torso. The sculpture is mounted on a black metal stand that makes it appear to be suspended in the air.

Tar Baby vs. St. Sebastian

by Michael Richards

photo of Thomas Sayre's sculpture Gyre

Gyre

by Thomas Sayre

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“Kero” (Ceremonial Drinking Vessel) by Unknown Peruvian Artist (work of art)

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A gold cup decorated with the face of a Peruvian god.

Ernest and Ruth by Hank Willis Thomas (work of art)

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Hank Willis Thomas Ernest and Ruth

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