On view now
Also in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, visitors will find—at the entrance to Wilson Pavilion—a monumental French sculpture of the Madonna and Child from the mid 14th century that belonged to Bayard Rustin, principal organizer of the March on Washington and an advisor to the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
From the wall label: “Raised by his Quaker grandmother, Rustin considered himself an “angelic troublemaker,” a pacifist who used nonviolent protest to promote civil and human rights as well as the labor movement. Rustin worked as an advisor to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and was the principal organizer of the March on Washington, a protest calling for equal opportunity for Black Americans, held 60 years ago on August 28, 1963. In addition to his social justice work, Rustin was a singer, musician, and art collector.”
Thursdays at the Nasher
Thursdays at the Nasher is a series of free evening programs and events that showcase artists, scholars and other creatives. Programs include smart-phone poetry, sketching in the galleries, live music, film screenings, cash bars and more. We invite visitors of all ages to connect with art and enjoy the galleries until 9 PM. Learn more.
Want more than great events and cocktails? Make an early reservation for dinner at the Nasher Museum Café.