"American Prospects and Landscape Photography, 1839 to Today” at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri

October 3, 2026 – April 11, 2027 | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri

 

The exhibition traces the evolution of American landscape photography from 1839 to the present, examining how photographers have documented and interpreted the relationship between people and the natural environment. Featuring work by Edward Weston, Dorothea Lange, Walker Evans, and David Maisel, the exhibition considers themes of natural beauty, human intervention, environmental change, and the transformation of the American landscape. Organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the exhibition places contemporary photographic perspectives in conversation with the historical traditions of the medium.

3 October 2026