Reach for the Sky

Artists have often turned to the beauty and mystery of the sky as sources of inspiration. From the rich blue canopy seen on a summer day to the dark, menacing look of an approaching storm, the majestic brightness of the moon and stars, or the calming effect of a peaceful sunset, the emotional pull of the heavens is a strong attraction. Reach for the Sky brings together a group of works from the HMA permanent collection that features the shifting appearances of Earth’s upper atmosphere and sometimes even the realms beyond Earth.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.