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.

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Mummies

Mummies

2023

Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Dora and the Lost City of Gold

2019

Freakshow

Freakshow

1989

Drive By

Drive By

2002

A Misunderstanding

A Misunderstanding

1958

The Restoration

The Restoration

2024

Museo

Museo

2018

Anemoia, or Scenes from the Future

Anemoia, or Scenes from the Future

The Goldfinch

The Goldfinch

2019

Prehysteria!

Prehysteria!

1993

The Fairchild

The Fairchild

2022

Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again

Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again

2022

Ghost Town

Ghost Town

2008

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

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

1972

El robobo de la jojoya

El robobo de la jojoya

1991

When Dreams Come True

When Dreams Come True

1985

Curse of the Faceless Man

Curse of the Faceless Man

1958

Vals & Rumba

Vals & Rumba

2021

Mummie

2003

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

1973