The Masumi Hayashi Foundation is honored to announce that Dr. Masumi Hayashi’s photograph Site 666, Republic Steel Mill will be featured in the National Gallery of Art’s traveling exhibition “Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography,” touring three major venues beginning in 2026.
This important national exhibition examines the visual documentation of America’s mining and industrial history through photography. Hayashi’s work powerfully captures the scale and environmental impact of heavy industry through her innovative panoramic photo-collage technique, offering viewers an unprecedented perspective on industrial America.
Tour Venues:
- National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (2026)
- Milwaukee Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (dates TBD)
- Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas (dates TBD)
Exhibition Details:
- Organizing Institution: National Gallery of Art
- Exhibition: Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography
- Tour Duration: 2026-2027 (three venues)
- Curator: Diane Waggoner, Curator of Photography and Media Arts
- Featured Artwork: Site 666, Republic Steel Mill
- Significance: Major national touring exhibition examining industrial photography
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