The Art of Air and Space: Interpretations of Flight
Opening on July 1, 2026
The National Air and Space Museum holds one of the most comprehensive collections of aeronautical and space-related art in the world.
There are approximately 7,000 works in the collection with pieces by notable artists including:
- Alexander Calder
- Henry Casselli
- Annie Leibovitz
- Norman Rockwell
- Alma Thomas
The Art of Air and Space: Interpretations of Flight will explore the relationship between art and the transformative power of the experience of flight through the display of the Museum's permanent collection. It will feature works from Ay-Ō, Richard Estes, Francisco Goya, Man Ray, Normal Rockwell, Alma Thomas, Annie Leibovitz and William Wegman.
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Take a Look Inside the Exhibition
Enjoy this artist's rendering depicting what The Art of Air and Space: Interpretations of Flight will look like.
Deep dive
In this Exhibition
A Colorful Response
Portraits of Perspective and Reflection
The Museum gratefully acknowledges those who have generously supported this gallery.
The Hillside Foundation – Allan and Shelley Holt
Also in the Flight and the Arts Center | Rotating Exhibition
The Ascent of Rauschenberg: Reinventing the Art of Flight
Gain a richer understanding of Robert Rauschenberg’s innovative techniques, sustained legacy, and unique perspective on all things that fly. Explore 30 works by Robert Rauschenberg, many that have never been displayed before.
This one-year exhibition will be the first of the rotating exhibitions in the Flight and the Arts Center.
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