Rodin in the United States: Confronting the Modern
November 1, 2022 | Claudia Einecke

Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917) is one of the most celebrated sculptors of the modern age. Due in part to the collectors, critics, and curators who helped shape the public image of his work, he is represented in museums and private collections across the globe. Rodin in the United States: Confronting the Modern follows his rise to eminence in the United States, beginning in 1893, when the first Rodin sculpture entered an American museum; expanding with a surge of interest from private collectors in the early 1900s and a spate of key museum acquisitions in the 1920s and 1930s; continuing through decades of disinterest at midcentury; and culminating with his popular and critical revival in the 1980s.
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Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917), The Thinker, modeled 1903, cast by Alexis Rudier 1928, bronze, The Baltimore Museum of Art: The Jacob Epstein Collection, 1930.25.1.
Features
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From the Director
November 1, 2022 | Rand Suffolk
I hope you’ve had a fantastic year so far and are looking forward to a wonderful holiday season. As always, we have tons of great programming and a diverse schedule of exhibitions to keep you coming back to the Museum again and again.
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Monir Farmanfarmaian: A Mirror Garden
November 1, 2022 | Michael Rooks
The High Museum of Art will present the first posthumous exhibition of Farmanfarmaian’s work in an American museum with Monir Farmanfarmaian: A Mirror Garden.
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Recent Gifts
November 1, 2022 | Claudia Einecke
The Shaheens took steps to augment their great gift and, in just three years, have added important works by Camille Pissarro, Pierre Bonnard, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, Édouard Manet, and Pierre Auguste Renoir.
Member Desk
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Make the High Part of Your Holiday Traditions
November 1, 2022
It’s the season to spend quality time with family and friends at the High!
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Lifelong Learning
November 1, 2022 | Laurel Humble
Lifelong learners can explore the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions through a variety of workshops, courses, and conversations.
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Summer Camp
November 1, 2022 | Erin Dougherty
Next year’s camp registration opens to members on February 7.
Philanthropy
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Highball 2022
November 1, 2022 | Steven Hargrove
Patrons were met with a magical afternoon of cocktails and fun at this year’s Highball on August 14.
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High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction
November 1, 2022 | Steven Hargrove
Raising more than $37 million, the Auction will reemerge in the tents at Atlantic Station next March.
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2022–2023 Board of Directors
November 1, 2022
View a list of the High’s current Board of Directors.