In Memoriam Ben J. Fortson, 1932 – 2024
It is with great sadness that the Kimbell Art Museum acknowledges the passing of Ben J. Fortson, Chief Investment Officer and Executive Vice President of the Kimbell Art Foundation.
Art and War in the Renaissance
The Battle of Pavia Tapestries
Stand face-to-face with near life-sized armed figures and richly adorned horses, woven in exquisite detail, that tell the dramatic story of a 16th-century battle.
A Collection of Masterpieces
The Kimbell collection consists of over 350 works that not only epitomize their periods and movements but also touch individual high points of aesthetic beauty and historical importance.
The Kimbell Acquires Superlative Jade Olmec Sculpture
Standing Figure Holding a Were-Jaguar Baby, one of the most famous sculptures from ancient Mesoamerica, was acquired in celebration of Renzo Piano Pavilion’s tenth anniversary.
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The Kimbell at 50
Revisit outstanding acquisitions, noteworthy exhibitions, and rewarding community experiences that reflect the pillars of excellence that have endured for 50 years at the Kimbell Art Museum.