The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio presents "Garden Party: Nature on Paper," an exhibition running from May 7 to August 9, 2026, that explores humanity's relationship with the natural world. Featuring prints, drawings, photographs, paintings, and sculpture from the museum's permanent collection, the show includes works by René Magritte, Rufino Tamayo, Kara Walker, Luis Jiménez, and Honoré Daumier. Organized by Elizabeth Kathleen Mitchell, the exhibition is divided into two narratives: one celebrating nature's abundance through gardens and flowers, and another examining human extraction through hunting and exploitation imagery.
The exhibition is significant as it marks Mitchell's first major project since being appointed head of curatorial affairs in February 2026, showcasing her curatorial vision and leadership. It also highlights the McNay's commitment to engaging audiences with environmental themes, extending beyond the gallery through a "Between Two Prints" video series on social media. The show coincides with two other exhibitions at the museum, including "untitled: 20 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art" and "Angelica Raquel: Mystic Threads," underscoring the institution's active programming.