Duke Riley: O'er the Wide and Plastic Sea

Here's what's currently on view at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art!

*These tickets are valid from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM on the date that you select. Please arrive no later than 3:15 PM, or 45 minutes before the galleries close, to ensure you have enough time to see everything!

This monumental exhibition surveys two decades of work by New England-born, Brooklyn-based artist Duke Riley who is known for innovative and intricate installations, performances, videos, sculptures, and drawings that call attention to the ways in which institutional power collides with the natural world.

We invited artists of all ages from Hampton Roads to participate in Open (C)all 2025: Dear Earth by creating artworks inspired by their personal connection to nature. Spanning fiber art, sculpture, painting, and photography, Dear Earth showcases 115 unique pieces from our local community, each expressing a heartfelt message to our planet

ARTlab

This interactive space lets you explore the main themes and ideas of the current exhibition through hands-on making, sharing, and personal connections.

Free admission for Virginia residents is generously funded by Sentara and The Sokol Family Foundation. Tickets are required for check-in purposes and allow for entry any time during open hours. All sales for out-of-state (non-Virginia residents) ticket purchases are final.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach, United States