Ahead of the artist's first museum retrospective, Gladys Nilsson spoke with Curator Francesca Wilmott about the joys of imperfection, finding inspiration in art history, and the necessity of a good laugh.
See how Sacramento illustrator Chris Wisnia remixed a classic comic book cover into this year's CrockerCon poster and paid homage to artwork on view at the Museum.
By Sarah Farkas, Associate Curator of Art
by Sarah Farkas, Associate Curator of Art
Spanning figurative depictions to abstract expressions, Making Moves: A Collection of Feminisms—on view through May 3, 2026—explores the evolving complexities of femininity and feminism that have shaped the artworks of artists for generations.
Inspired by the exhibition Black Artists in America: From the Bicentennial through September 11, Unity Lewis—a Sacramento-based artist, musician, and curator—sits down with Curator Francesca Wilmott to talk about his grandmother’s artwork and legacy.
Dive into an exploration of cinema’s colonial origins and how Indigenous filmmakers are creating sovereign, independent visions beyond Hollywood’s control.
Exhibitions
"Making Moves" showcases more than 70 pieces, largely drawn from the Crocker’s collection, to present an expansive look at artists’ expressions of feminism and includes Kahlo’s iconic 1947 Self-Portrait with Loose Hair, on loan from a private collection.