What's stealing the show at Newfields this summer

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The majesty of Indigenous Australia, the splendor of the Rococo period and the resilience of the Black Arts Movement are just a few of the things you can experience now at Newfields.
The big picture: The art museum recently unveiled five exhibits that will be bringing the heat all summer.
Zoom in: Here's what you need to know about Newfields' latest attractions.
This opulent display showcases the work of contemporary queer artists Robert Horvath, Diego Montoya and Anthony Sonnenberg who draw inspo from the Rococo period's extravagance.
There is a watercolor room by Horvath that is inspired by palace interiors, ornate ceramic sculptures by Sonnenberg, and gowns from Montoya.
" Maximum Color, Minimal Form: The Panels of Ellsworth Kelly"
Kelly, a pioneer of hard-edge abstraction, had a close relationship with Robert Indiana that played an instrumental role in the creation of Indiana's iconic LOVE sculptures.
Indiana said Kelly's insistence on pure color and form was a defining inspiration for the stacked letters.
This exhibit puts that approach on display with 11 bold, colored panels that play on movement and spatial awareness to evoke emotion.
" Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas"
This Smithsonian American Art Museum invites visitors to see the world through the eyes of Thomas, a teacher and artist famous for developing her signature style of abstract painting late in her life.
There is also a playlist of Thomas' favorite tunes that pairs with the exhibit. She often listened to music as she worked.
" The Truth of Freedom: Resilience Redefined"
A showcase of the power of creativity as a tool for healing and social change, inspired by the 60th anniversary of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and '70s.
The gallery brings the work of visual artists of different disciplines together to offer their take on a shared longing for connection, dignity and freedom.
The LUME Indianapolis featuring "Connection: Land, Water, Sky"
Making its debut in May, the headlining presentation is an exhibition that features the work of 100 contemporary Indigenous Australian artists to take us on a tour of their world.
On Friday, The LUME added three featurettes created by IU Herron School of Art + Design students that will play alongside "Connection: Land, Water, Sky" this summer.