The museum grew from the private collection of John and Dominique de Menil, who purposefully curated a diverse and eclectic range of art rather than a comprehensive, singular historical-driven collection. This unique approach created a distinctive imbalance of styles that remains a cornerstone of the institution.story_potoo
Join an intimate, members-only conversation with acclaimed artist Vian Sora.
Join us for lo-fi tea with artist Erika Blumenfeld, Artist-in-Research at the Blaffer through August 2, 2026. Her exhibition, Sky Stone Cycle is the first iteration of the Artists in Research initiative launched by Director & Chief Curator, Dr. Laura Augusta.