Border Crossing: Asian Art at Smith

The natural and urban landscapes of Asia have long been a source of inspiration for artists. Oftentimes shaped by memories, imagination, and contested narratives, artistic representations of these landscapes transcend cultural, temporal, and spatial boundaries. Drawn from the collection of the Smith College Museum of Art, this pop-up exhibit features artworks that invite us to rethink human borders through their deep engagement with landscape. 

Image credit: Shahzia Sikander. Ode to Venice (detail), 2024. Soft-ground etching, aquatint and relief printing on medium thick, slightly textured warm white paper. Purchased with the Janice Carlson Oresman, class of 1955, Fund