In the early decades of the 20th century, automobile ownership saw tremendous growth in the United States—with one motor vehicle per every five Americans by 1929—and a new motoring landscape evolved to accommodate the increase in car travel.
For over a century, civil engineers, automotive designers, architects, and graphic artists have worked, often without credit, to create highway systems and the vehicles that traverse them, along with standardized signage and roadside amenities that have become so commonplace that they are largely taken for granted.
Modern and contemporary artists, however, have long noticed and been inspired by the world in which the automobile operates and have responded to it in their work.
Eyes on the Road brings the often-overlooked
“art” of the highway together with artistic representations of this visual
culture, highlighting the role of the car in shaping the country’s built
environment and drawing new attention to the world around us.
https://www.petersen.org/eyes-on-the-road-exhibit
DULWITCH GALLERY
Looking for Leonardo: The Quest for a Renaissance Masterpiece
Until 26 January 2025
Meet our new display!
Leonardo da Vinci has a suprising connection with our collection. Join the quest to find this Renaissance master and follow his trail through our history — navigating fakes, mistakes and surprises along the way.
This exhibit features a newly conserved painting from our collection, along with works that have never been on display.
Wiggle Wonderland Pavilion
Our new family pavilion is here for the summer!
Explore a world of art and play at Wiggle Wonderland, a temporary open-air gallery and events space animated by artwork created by local schools and families. Enjoy free creative workshops throughout August.
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