Since its founding, the Huntsville Museum of Art has steadily grown its permanent collection. Recent additions range from contemporary works in fiber and digital technology to paintings by emerging and established artists from across the country. These new additions bring fresh perspectives, invigorating the collection and expanding our understanding of art today.
Vadis Turner (b. 1977), Primrose Path Engulfed in Smoke, 2011, ribbon, clothing, antique textiles, and mixed media. 68 x 63 x 5 in. Gift of the artist, 2023.01 ©Vadis Turner
Hunt Slonem (b. 1951), Finches New Space, 2022, oil on canvas. 48 x 48 in. Gift of the artist, 2024.05 ©Hunt Slonem
David Parrish (1939-2021), Elvis, 2021, oil on canvas. 37 ½ x 37 ½ in. Artist Bequest, 2023.07.12 ©Artist’s Estate
Courtney Egan (b. 1966), Extinct in the Wild, 2020, 4k digital video, silent, ed. 1/3. Variable dimensions. Museum Purchase with funds provided by the HMA Docents, 2023.11 ©Courtney Egan
Rania Matar (b. 1964), Alae (in the Mirror), Beirut, Lebanon, 2020, archival pigment print. 19 ¼ x 24 in. Museum Purchase with funds provided by the City of Huntsville, 2023.12 ©Rania Matar
Jon Key (b. 1990), The Nude Man Looks, 2022, acrylic on panel. 40 x 30 in. Gift of Sasha and Charlie Sealy, 2024.02 ©Jon Key