Museum unveils Fall 2025 lineup featuring vibrant, cross-disciplinary displays
Syracuse University Art Museum Kicks Off Fall 2025 Season with Diverse Exhibitions
The Syracuse University Art Museum is set to open its doors for the fall season on August 26, offering a captivating lineup of four new exhibitions that showcase diverse artistic practices.
"What If I Try This?" delves into the impact of Helen Frankenthaler on the 20th-century printmaking ecosystem. The exhibition highlights her innovative prints and their significant influence on modern art. Located in the Joe and Emily Lowe Galleries, an opening reception will take place on Thursday, Sept. 11, with a keynote talk by Alexander Nemerov [1].
"A Sense of Arrival", a multimedia installation by Kevin Adonis Browne, professor of rhetoric and writing in the Department of Writing Studies, is another highlight of the season. This exhibition addresses themes of identity and belonging, reflecting diasporic and cultural narratives [1]. A self-portrait of Browne is one of a series on view this fall as part of "A Sense of Arrival."
"Human/Environment: 4,000 Years of Art", a new permanent collection exhibition in the Morton and Luise Kaish Gallery and Collection Galleries, presents a historical and contemporary exploration of the relationship between humans and their environments through a wide range of artworks spanning millennia. The exhibition includes loans from various institutions such as the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, and Munson Museum of Art [1].
The Art Wall Project, generously supported by the Wege Foundation, typically involves large-scale or site-specific artworks intended to engage the university community and public in visual dialogue. For the 2025-26 season, Bhen Alan has constructed a monumental banig for the Art Wall Project, made from plant fibers, strips of plastic, and deconstructed paintings he previously made of his family members. The installation aims to understand the experience of immigrant people [2].
"What If I Try This?" is curated by Melissa Yuen and features prints and process proofs from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation. The talk will explore Frankenthaler's Syracuse connection through her collaboration with Syracuse University alum and famed 20th-century art critic Clement Greenberg [1]. A public reading and conversation with Browne will be held later in the fall, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the artist-scholar's evolving work [1].
Additional programs such as curator talks (e.g., “art_break” with curator Melissa Yuen on August 28 about “What If I Try This?”) supplement the fall offerings [3]. These exhibitions reflect the museum’s mission to foster diverse and inclusive perspectives, connecting students and the broader community globally and interdisciplinarily [1][4].
For precise descriptions or installation dates for "Human/Environment: 4,000 Years of Art" and The Art Wall Project, direct inquiries to the Syracuse University Art Museum or their official website are recommended, as these details were not fully covered in the available sources.
[1] Syracuse University Art Museum. (n.d.). Fall 2025 Season. Retrieved from https://suart.syr.edu/exhibitions/fall-2025-season
[2] Syracuse University Art Museum. (n.d.). The Art Wall Project. Retrieved from https://suart.syr.edu/art-wall-project
[3] Syracuse University Art Museum. (n.d.). Programs. Retrieved from https://suart.syr.edu/programs
[4] Syracuse University Art Museum. (n.d.). Mission. Retrieved from https://suart.syr.edu/mission
Education and self-development opportunities are abundant at the Syracuse University Art Museum this fall season. For instance, Kevin Adonis Browne, a professor of rhetoric and writing, is showcasing his multimedia installation called "A Sense of Arrival" in the museum, reflecting themes of identity and belonging [1]. Additionally, the museum offers a public reading and conversation with Browne, providing a unique chance to engage with the artist-scholar's evolving work [1].
