Exhibitions

Three people standing and smiling, posing for a photo together—From left: Tom Worthen, Dale Jansen, and Amy Worthen at the Inauguration of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s The Gates, Central Park, New York, 2005. Photo by Maria Worthen.
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Amy N. Worthen Lecture

Recorded on June 1, 2025 at the Des Moines Art Center. This lecture was led by Amy N. Worthen, Curator of Prints and Drawings, Emerita, Des Moines Art Center. The talk was inspired by the...

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Samantha Box in Conversation with Luke Williams
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Samantha Box in Conversation with Luke Williams

Recorded on December 15, 2024 at the Des Moines Art Center. Luke Williams is a scholar, artist, organizer, and critic of 20th and 21st century Black performance and visual cultures. His work, which spans embodiment,...

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Black and white photograph by Ken Heyman of young children playing
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Hold Me Closer Community Photo Showcase

Simple moments of connection can impact us forever. VIEW COMMUNITY SHOWCASE   If you would like to share your tender memories, embraces, and snapshots of physical connection to be featured in the online Hold Me...

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