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Both Sides of the Line

Carmen Herrera & Leon Polk Smith

Now — Jan 4, 2026

The groundbreaking work of Carmen Herrera and Leon Polk Smith—neighbors, friends, and pioneers of geometric abstraction.

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Exhibitions

Two digital displays on white tables against a pale blue wall, showing videos of individuals. Both people are eating food and staring at the camera. Modern chairs are placed in front of the tables in a room with a minimalist style.

Zina Saro-Wiwa: Table Manners

Season 1

Now — Jan 4, 2026

In this installation, eight videos portray individuals from the Niger Delta eating meals tied to the region’s cultural and natural landscapes.

UMMA News

Hana Hamplová, Uncertain Path to Harmony, 1997, color photograph on backing board. University of Michigan Museum of Art, Gift of Martha and Dady Mehta, 2015/1.383A. © Hana Hamplová

UMMA and the Labadie Collection Launch Ambitious Exhibition Series on American Protest and Social Movements

Julie Ault awarded inaugural commission, will open American Sampler: Activating the Archive on January 24, 2026

UMMA Shop

A flat lay of colorful stationery, art books, and candles on a black background. Items include a closed green-and-blue Essential Notebook, an open spread of the exhibition book “Both Sides of the Line,” a purple-and-blue patterned book with a quote printed inside, two red pens, a small notebook with colorful looping line designs, and a set of blue candles.

Sharp Lines, Bold Designs 🟡 🟨

Related Exhibition Both Sides of the Line

The UMMA Shop features the exhibition publication—a 116-page volume with essays by Dana Miller, Nadiah Rivera Fellah, and John Yau—alongside merchandise inspired by the bold contrasts and harmonies on display.

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