Anish Kapoor Print Exhibition Opens at PSU Museum
The 150-piece collection is free to the public and runs through December 5, 2026, at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Fine Art
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Visitors to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University can view a new exhibition of printmaking works by Anish Kapoor. The collection, titled Dissolving Margins, showcases 150 pieces and remains open to the public through December 5, 2026.
Why it matters
This exhibition provides a rare, career-spanning look at the printmaking practice of a world-renowned artist within the heart of the downtown university campus. It allows Portlanders to explore themes of color and form through works created over four decades.
The Dissolving Margins exhibition features 150 works covering 40 years of the artist's career. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University remains open Tuesday through Saturday, with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Thursdays.
The players
Anish Kapoor
An internationally recognized artist known for his sculptural and printmaking work.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
A fine arts museum located on the campus of Portland State University.
The details
The museum organizes the exhibit using red titles and plaques to emphasize Kapoor's distinct use of color. Pieces in the show include the 1991 work Mother of Light and the 2007 collection History, alongside The Mirror sculpture displayed at the front desk. The exhibition is free to the public and runs during standard museum hours, which are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Timeline
1991: Mother of Light piece created.
2007: History collection created.
December 5, 2026: Exhibition closes.
Beyond the Bridges
The exhibition shifts focus from Kapoor's monumental public sculptures, such as Chicago's 2006 Cloud Gate, to his intimate printmaking career. This collection marks a departure from the artist's large-scale installations by highlighting works produced over four decades.
Visitors can access the museum for free during regular operating hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those unable to attend during the day can visit during extended hours until 7 p.m. every Thursday.
The takeaway
Portlanders interested in contemporary printmaking have until December 2026 to view this collection at Portland State University. Keep an eye on the museum's rotating displays for updates on future exhibits featuring international artists.
Further reading
For more on local galleries and regional artistic installations, explore our Fine Art coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Vanguard.
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