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New Edmonia Lewis exhibit at Georgia Museum of Art
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points Curator Shawnya Harris will lead visitors through the galleries, starting with the piece "Forever Free". A new exhibit at the Georgia Museum of Art features the work of Edmonia Lewis.
A new exhibit at the Georgia Museum of Art features the work of Edmonia Lewis. Curator Shawnya Harris will lead visitors through the galleries, starting with the piece "Forever Free". This choice is intended to highlight Lewis's work in the aftermath of slavery, a theme that remained important to her.
The exhibit includes "The Marriage of Hiawatha", which is a central piece. Further details about the exhibit and Lewis's work are available.
The exhibit is part of the museum's programming, with Harris providing context for Lewis's creations.
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