
Material Curiosity by Design examines the pioneering careers of midcentury designers Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman alongside contemporary artists Porfirio Gutiérrez, Jolie Ngo, and Vince Skelly. Featuring ceramics, textiles, mosaics, wood, and metal works, the exhibition explores how material innovation and craftsmanship connect generations, revealing enduring dialogues between design, process, and artistic sensibility.