Shelter from the Storm: An Artist’s Eye with Stan Allen and Polly Apfelbaum Exhibition

Friday, September 17, 2027•12:00 PM

This exhibition brings together architect Stan Allen and visual artist Polly Apfelbaum in a collaborative curatorial project that builds on decades of dialogue and creative exchange between them. It explores work that explores conflict, memory, and resilience, both metaphorically and literally, offering a layered and deeply personal view of how artists and architects have navigated and responded to moments of upheaval throughout American history.

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