North Carolina Museum of Art · Raleigh · US

Seeing Red

Jun 15, 2024 – Nov 9, 2026

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Red is arguably the most important color to human beings. Since ancient times red has colored our strongest emotions, warned of danger, distinguished our leaders, glorified our religious images, and underscored our life and death. For many, red was divine, a direct connection to gods and the supernatural.