The Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) is pleased to present Objects: USA, organized in partnership with R & Company as a traveling companion to the gallery’s exhibition series of the same name, which revisits one of the most influential craft exhibitions ever staged and examines its enduring impact on American craft, material culture, and contemporary design around the world.
The 2026 presentation at MCD will feature over 70 works by pioneering figures, including Wendell Castle, Kay Sekimachi, George Nakashima, and Art Smith, alongside contemporary makers such as the Haas Brothers, Kim Mupangilalai, Roberto Lugo, Tanya Aguiñiga, and Nicole Cherubini. Through works in furniture, fiber, sculpture, jewelry, and experimental design, Objects: USA highlights artists who challenge conventional boundaries between art, craft, and utility while expanding the possibilities of material expression. Presented during the nation’s 250th anniversary and as part of Craft in America’s Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 initiative, Objects: USA considers how makers have shaped and reflected American culture across generations. The exhibition offers an expansive view of American making, one grounded in artistry, grit, and imaginative independence.