Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature's Underworld

Here's what's currently on view at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art!

This exhibition unites over 30 monumental sculptures and paintings by two renowned artists who have explored humanity’s strained relationship with the environment for over 30 years.

Tinkham creates sculptures of birds that are inspired by his love of nature and art. He has traveled across the country to research specimens found in natural history museums, piecing together the stories of these tiny witnesses to the big things happening on our planet.

ARTlab | February 9–June 9, 2024

ARTlab is our interactive space for all ages located off of our main galleries. Explore the main themes and ideas found in our current exhibitions through making, sharing, and personal connections! Kids and adults alike will enjoy a reading nook, multimedia activities, touch-stations, and more.

Free admission for Virginia residents is generously funded by Sentara and The Sokol Family Foundation. Tickets are required for check-in purposes and allow for entry any time during open hours. All sales for out-of-state (non-Virginia residents) ticket purchases are final.

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Image credits: [1.] Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman with Aaron Delehanty, Low Cow Studio, American Landscape, 2022. Mixed-media diorama with taxidermy, found objects, and painted background, 8 x 16 x 8 feet. Photo: Walter Colley. Post-Production: Maria Spinelli. Courtesy of American Federation of Arts [2.] Alexis Rockman, Pioneers, 2017. Oil and alkyd on wood panel, 72 x 144 in. Courtesy of Sperone Westwater Gallery and American Federation of Arts. [3.] Mark Dion (American, b.1961), Department of Tropical Research—Jungle Station, 2017. Mixed media. Courtesy the artist and Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York / Los Angeles [4.]Spencer Tinkham, Ara ararauna (Blue-and-Yellow Macaw), Sept 1966–2023, Basswood and oil. Courtesy of the artist [5.] Trevor Lucas, ARTlab mural.

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