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Highlights from the Modern Collection
From the Director

Modern Art’s Greatest Hits: On View for a Limited Time at the DIA

The Detroit Institute of Arts' newest exhibition, ...

Family participates in an artmaking activity in the DIA's studio.
Museum Happenings

Top 5 Things to Do with Kids at the DIA

Artmaking, photo credit to Elonte Davis
From the Director

Art for Every Body

Artist Elaine Reichek standing in front of a wall of her artworks
Artist Features

Elaine Reichek on Feminism, Failure, and the Power of Needlework

Gene and Mary Anne Gargaro pose
From the Director

Honoring a Legacy: Gene and Mary Anne Gargaro’s Lasting Impact on the DIA

A suit of armor shown from the waist up
Art

Not Just for Show: What a Boy’s Armor Says About Power in the Renaissance

Fifth graders from Detroit Premier Academy visited for a Meaning Through Artmaking field trip, which included a guided tour of Tiff Massey's 7 Mile+Livernois exhibition and a printmaking lesson in the Studio. Courtesy: Zachary Frieling
From the Director

Big Changes, Bold Art: Celebrating Community, Creativity, and the Road Ahead

A group of seven people stand in front of the entrance to the exhibition "Painted with Silk"
Exhibitions

Needlepoint and New Friends at the DIA

When a group of needlepoint enthusiasts check out ...

Kids holding hands and walking through the DIA's Rivera Court
Museum Happenings

10 Reasons to Visit the DIA Today

In March 2024, the Detroit Institute of Arts was n...