Hiram Powers (American, 1805-1873), Bust of George Washington, c. 1853, marble, gift of the Minneapolis Tower Company

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Hail to the Chief: Images of the American Presidency

Saturday, August 2, 2008—Sunday, September 21, 2008
Gallery 263
Free Exhibition

Designed as a non-partisan view of the American presidency, this exhibition features a selection of original works of art from the MIA’s permanent collection and various historical material from several important private collections that focus on presidential themes. The exhibition comprises more than 90 objects, including paintings, sculpture, drawings, original prints, posters, photographs, manuscripts, glassware, porcelain, and metalwork. Among the objects on display are presidential portraits, including a marble bust of George Washington in classical garb by American sculptor Hiram Powers, candid photographs of former presidents and presidential candidates, including Richard Avedon’s celebrated portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower; presidential proclamations and hand-signed documents; a presidential flag from the Oval Office, and various presidential campaign materials.

This exhibition is being organized to coincide with the 2008 Republican National Convention (RNC), which convenes in Minneapolis/Saint Paul from September 1 through 4, 2008.