Detroit Institute of Arts Reschedules Summer Exhibitions, Cancels Programs | Detroit Style: Car Design in the Motor City and Van Gogh in America postponed
Updated Apr 6, 2020
DETROIT (April 6, 2020) -- The Detroit Institute of Arts is postponing two exhibitions that were scheduled to open in June 2020, and cancelling all programs through April, 2020.
Detroit Style: Car Design in the Motor City, 1950–2020 will take place November 15, 2020–June 20, 2021, allowing it to coincide with the 2021 North American International Auto Show. Detroit Style highlights the artistry and influence of Detroit car designers working between 1950 and the present day. It will bring together 12 coupes and sedans, including unique examples of experimental show cars created for display and iconic production models sold to the mass market. Design drawings and photographs will allow visitors to imagine the creative and innovative processes that bring a vehicle from the drawing board to the street.
Van Gogh In America will be postponed until October 2, 2022–January 22, 2023. These dates celebrate the 100th anniversary of the acquisition of the museum’s Van Gogh Self-Portrait, while also giving sufficient time for international travel to return to normal; there are a number of international lenders to the exhibition.
“Putting the health of our community first is at the forefront of all of our decisions,” said Salvador Salort-Pons, DIA Director. “The new dates for these two monumental exhibitions will allow for our visitors to experience them fully, safely and in the company of friends and family. We continue to share the inspirational power of creativity with our community online, and look forward to doing so in our galleries as soon as we are able.”
All programs, including Friday Night Live!, family activities, and more, have been cancelled through at least April 30. The Detroit Film Theatre is offering an online streaming option; more information on that program and other online resources can be found at dia.org/athome.
Other programs and exhibitions are subject to change as the situation develops; please visit the museum’s website for the most up-to-date information.
DETROIT (April 6, 2020) -- The Detroit Institute of Arts is postponing two exhibitions that were scheduled to open in June 2020, and cancelling all programs through April, 2020.
Detroit Style: Car Design in the Motor City, 1950–2020 will take place November 15, 2020–June 20, 2021, allowing it to coincide with the 2021 North American International Auto Show. Detroit Style highlights the artistry and influence of Detroit car designers working between 1950 and the present day. It will bring together 12 coupes and sedans, including unique examples of experimental show cars created for display and iconic production models sold to the mass market. Design drawings and photographs will allow visitors to imagine the creative and innovative processes that bring a vehicle from the drawing board to the street.
Van Gogh In America will be postponed until October 2, 2022–January 22, 2023. These dates celebrate the 100th anniversary of the acquisition of the museum’s Van Gogh Self-Portrait, while also giving sufficient time for international travel to return to normal; there are a number of international lenders to the exhibition.
“Putting the health of our community first is at the forefront of all of our decisions,” said Salvador Salort-Pons, DIA Director. “The new dates for these two monumental exhibitions will allow for our visitors to experience them fully, safely and in the company of friends and family. We continue to share the inspirational power of creativity with our community online, and look forward to doing so in our galleries as soon as we are able.”
All programs, including Friday Night Live!, family activities, and more, have been cancelled through at least April 30. The Detroit Film Theatre is offering an online streaming option; more information on that program and other online resources can be found at dia.org/athome.
Other programs and exhibitions are subject to change as the situation develops; please visit the museum’s website for the most up-to-date information.