7 artworks in 4 galleries in Room 2 of Pavilions

Path Description

In this path, students will explore over four decades of artwork by Jenny Holzer including works completed in 2024 and 2025. Holzer’s temporary exhibition in the Pavilions will be the subject of close-looking exercises as students consider her text-based works and discuss how she uses words and phrases as tools for personal and political examination. Students will also participate in a writing activity to draft and design their own Truisms.

Please note the works in the exhibition and path highlight the realities of war and military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and include references to the Bush and Trump Administrations and the January 6 Capitol Attack.

Educators will find this path option to be most appropriate for students who are familiar with 20th century art history and are curious to explore new art media. This is also an option for history or government classes.

Maryland State Standards

This path was designed to meet the following Maryland State Fine Arts Standards. The standards are used as a guide for our discussions and make stronger connections to the current state-wide curriculum. 

• Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

• Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.   

During the visit, students may experience the following artworks.