Get ready to experience some of the world’s most groundbreaking artworks, right here in Detroit.
Opening August 8, 2025, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) unveils Highlights from the Modern Collection, an extraordinary exhibition featuring 65 standout works from its world-renowned collection of modern art. This is more than an art show—it’s a walk through history, culture, and revolution.
Expect to encounter masterpieces by legends such as Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O’Keeffe, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Edvard Munch, Mary Cassatt, and many others. These works span major art movements—Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism, and Abstraction—each reflecting seismic shifts in thought, style, and society.
Spread across three galleries—two dedicated to European art and one focused on the art of the Americas—the exhibition reflects the profound cultural transformations of the 19th and 20th centuries. From the rise of industrialization to the shockwaves of world wars, these pieces capture artists’ responses to a world in flux.
The curation invites fresh perspectives, drawing unexpected connections between artists across continents and decades. Whether you’re a lifelong art lover or a curious newcomer, Highlights from the Modern Collection offers a rare opportunity to see old favorites in a striking new context.
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