40 Under 40
40 Under 40

40 Under 40

Some of them move. Others make noise. One weighs in at 700 pounds. Collectively, they represent the future of contemporary craft. Go behind the scenes of the "40 under 40: Craft Futures" exhibition, featuring traditional and non-traditional works of decorative art created by the top 40 American craft artists under the age of 40. Observe this wildly creative and diverse exhibition, assembled for the 40th anniversary of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery, and witness the challenges and rewards of bringing together 40 unique artists at the top of their craft.

The Outing

The Outing

1987

Mystery of the Wax Museum

Mystery of the Wax Museum

1933

Megamind

Megamind

2010

The Pearl of Death

The Pearl of Death

1944

Bros

Bros

2022

Painted in Blood

Painted in Blood

2022

Mangi Meli Remains

Mangi Meli Remains

2020

Hugo

Hugo

2011

Pieces

Pieces

2022

Even If I Wanted to Work, What Do I Do?

Even If I Wanted to Work, What Do I Do?

1972

The King of Fighters

The King of Fighters

2009

Out of Frame

Out of Frame

2023

Snuff Movie

Snuff Movie

1995

Time After Time

Time After Time

1979

Linger A While

Vasya and the Dinosaur

Vasya and the Dinosaur

1971

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009

The Murder Room

The Murder Room

2004

Closed Mondays

Closed Mondays

1974

World War III

World War III

2014