Yale University Art Gallery

Photos: Elizabeth Felicella

The encyclopedic collections of the Yale University Art Gallery include superb holdings in American painting and decorative arts; outstanding collections of Greek and Roman art; a celebrated group of early Italian paintings; modern art from numerous collections, including those of the Société Anonyme and Richard Brown Baker; the Charles B. Benenson collection of African art; notable holdings in Asian art; and masterworks by such artists as John Singleton Copley, Vincent van Gogh, Frans Hals, Edouard Manet, Pablo Picasso, and Jackson Pollock.

A museum of international distinction, the Gallery, which was established in 1832, is the nation's oldest college art museum. It serves as an important teaching resource for Yale students, faculty, and the community at large. The Gallery offers free exhibitions, lectures, tours, symposia, and other public programs.

The Gallery's main facility, designed by Louis Kahn, is a masterpiece of modern architecture and museum design. It has recently undergone a comprehensive renovation, restoring the beauty, geometry, and light of Kahn's original vision. This work is the beginning of a complete renovation of all three of the Gallery's buildings, increasing both exhibition space and teaching facilities. Admission is free.

Slideshows:
Picasso and the Allure of Language (January 30, 2009)
Tea Culture of Japan (January 16, 2009)