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Mama | Madre | Mother

May 1, 2025 

- August 3, 2025

Located in the Butt Paperworks Gallery

Will Barnet, 'The Blue Robe,' 1971. Aquatint. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Fulton in memory of Wade Clark Fulton, 1981.3. © Licensed by VAGA, New York

Mama | Madre | Mother

May 1, 2025 

- August 3, 2025

Located in the Butt Paperworks Gallery

This exhibition examines the many depictions of motherhood in art, exploring the range of emotions and new experiences that often come with being a parent. The exhibition includes work from the McNay’s permanent collection and select loans from San Antonio-based artists, ranging from works on paper to sculpture.

Mama | Madre | Mother is organized for the McNay Art Museum by Lauren Thompson, Curator of Exhibitions; with Mia Lopez, Curator of Latinx Art; and Liz Paris, Curator of Collections/Collections Manager.

Support is provided by the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992, and Kronkosky Charitable Foundation.

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