JSMA at PSU reopens with Anish Kapoor: Dissolving Margins

Anish Kapoor, Shadow, 2007, Polymer gravure etching, 23 1/8 x 29 3/8 inches framed, Edition 21/35, Published by Paragon Press, London, Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer, © Anish Kapoor. All Rights Reserved, DACS, London/ ARS, NY 2026

Anish Kapoor: Dissolving Margins
From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation

PORTLAND, OR. - The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University presents Anish Kapoor: Dissolving Margins, From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, a decade-spanning survey of Anish Kapoor's printmaking practice. The exhibition will be on view from August 28 to December 5, 2026, at the JSMA at PSU, 1855 SW Broadway, in downtown Portland, Oregon.

Based in London and Venice, Anish Kapoor is one of the world's leading artists. He represented Britain in 1990 at the 44th Biennale, and was awarded the prestigious Turner Prize the following year. Although predominantly known for his large-scale sculpture, including Cloud Gate, 2004, in Chicago's Millennium Park, and more recently, his painting practice, Kapoor has maintained an active printmaking practice for over 40 years.

Anish Kapoor, History, 2007, Etching, 33 1/8 x 37 7/8 inches framed, Edition 12/30, Published by Paragon Press, London, Collection of the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation, © Anish Kapoor. All Rights Reserved, DACS, London/ ARS, NY 2026

Anish Kapoor: Dissolving Margins, from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, is the artist's first retrospective survey dedicated to his printmaking, and features over 150 unique works. These prints reflect Kapoor's long-standing interest in iteration, variation, form, and color, all of which are central tenets of his artistic practice. This exhibition also features one of his iconic mirror works, Untitled (Hex Mirror), 2009, which measures nearly 5 ½ feet in diameter.

Anish Kapoor, Untitled (Hex Mirror), 2009, Stainless steel and resin, 66 1/2 x 66 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches Overall, Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer

"I cannot imagine anyone visiting this exhibition not being swept away with emotion as these colorful prints and sculptures challenge our perceptions and transport us into Kapoor's extraordinary vision!" said ARTnews Top 200 Art Collector and Portland-based real estate developer, Jordan Schnitzer.

To mark the opening of the exhibition, the museum will be hosting Family Day at the JSMA at PSU on Saturday, August 29 at 11:00 AM. Take your loved ones to the museum to enjoy the stunning prints on view and get hands-on at one of the all-ages crafting stations. The museum will also host a free children's Storytime and a face-painting station outside at the PSU Farmers Market. Children must be accompanied by a guardian throughout the event.

A reception will be held on Thursday, October 22 at 4:00 PM, with more details to come. All events are free to the public.

This exhibition is organized by the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Washington State University and curated by Ryan Hardesty, Executive Director. Funding for this exhibition and related programs has been made possible by a grant from Jordan Schnitzer and the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation.

About the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation

The Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation's contemporary art collection is the most notable in North America. The Foundation has shared its art with millions across the U.S. and internationally through groundbreaking exhibitions, publications, and programs. Founded by ARTNews Top 200 Collector Jordan D. Schnitzer-whose passion for art began in his mother's contemporary art gallery in Portland, Ore.-the Foundation has organized over 180 exhibitions from its collection and additionally loaned thousands of artworks to over 130 museums at no cost to the institutions. Schnitzer began collecting contemporary prints and multiples in 1988 and today is North America's foremost print collector. His Foundation's collection consists of thousands of works, including a wide variety of prints, sculptures, paintings, glass, and mixed media works.

For additional information or to schedule an interview with Jordan Schnitzer, please contact Catherine Maletis at [email protected] or 503-201-7773.

About the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University

Located in downtown Portland on the South Park Blocks, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University opened in November 2019. By providing free access to rich, inclusive, and interdisciplinary programming, JSMA at PSU creates space for new audiences and seasoned supporters to engage with art and artists while re-imagining the potential for university museums. The museum provides free admission year-round to all visitors.

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