Emily Rauh Pulitzer, the founder of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, has curated a significant exhibition featuring approximately 85 works drawn from her personal collection and the foundation's holdings. The show emphasizes her long-standing preference for sculpture and drawing, showcasing a refined selection that reflects her decades of experience as a veteran curator and dedicated patron of the arts.
This exhibition is a rare moment of public transparency for one of the most influential figures in the American art world. By stepping into the role of curator for her own institution, Pulitzer offers a personal narrative on the evolution of her collecting practice, highlighting the intellectual rigor and aesthetic consistency that have shaped the foundation’s identity and its impact on the St. Louis cultural landscape.