As the fall semester begins, the public is invited to join the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art for a series of events around two special exhibitions that celebrate the power of color. Opening Aug. 19, and on view through March 14, 2026, both exhibitions are curated from Jordan Schnitzer’s vast collections of art and examine the ways artists use color to delve into visual perception and thought-provoking ideas.
“Anish Kapoor is known throughout the world for his ground-breaking sculptural practice. In bringing his works to WSU we are exposing the Inland Northwest to one of the world’s premiere artists and showcasing decade upon decade of his lesser known but equally innovative prints.” said Ryan Hardesty, executive director of the museum.
Anish Kapoor: Dissolving Margins From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation examines a four-decade-long printmaking practice, in which Kapoor’s graphic oeuvre evokes a sense of awe as a viewer contemplates the hallucinatory qualities of heavily pigmented prints that appear to breathe, expand, and dissolve before the eye. Kapoor explores organic and biological forms alongside an overarching metaphysical concern with expressions of presence and absence.
Additionally, the concurrent exhibition, Color Outside the Lines From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, examines the ways artists have used color to question institutions, beliefs, and expectations showcasing artists Derrick Adams, Polly Apfelbaum, Antonius-Tín Bui, Iván Carmona, Lauren Hana Chai, Caitlin Cherry, Sam Gilliam, Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds, Ana María Hernando, Jenny Holzer, Salomón Huerta, James Lavadour, Christopher Myers, Faith Ringgold, Isaka Shamsud-Din, Andy Warhol, and Stanley Whitney.
Join the museum on Sept. 25 from noon–1 p.m. for a special tour of the exhibitions led by museum curators and directors Maryanna G. Ramirez and Ryan Hardesty for insight into curatorial decisions behind the exhibitions. Later the same day at the CUB Auditorium, multi-disciplinary artist Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds will be giving a lecture about art and activism from 3–4 p.m. titled Spirit Citizen: Provocative Native American Public Art and Studio Practice. And lastly, from 4–6 p.m., celebrate with a reception at the museum including artist Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds, collector and philanthropist Jordan D. Schnitzer, and curators Maryanna G. Ramirez and Ryan Hardesty. Enjoy light refreshments and appetizers in the Pavilion Gallery, with live music provided by Crimson Ties.
All of the programs above are free and open to the public. The museum is located in the Crimson Cube on the WSU Pullman campus, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more information, please visit the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU website.
