Explores the universal human experiences of struggle, transcendence and salvation through painting, sculpture, folk art, photography and assemblage from nineteenth and twentieth century.

It includes over 160 evocative works reflect five key themes: time, past and present; memory and tribute; community; hope and belief; and a sense of place; and works of artists including Brassaï, William Christenberry, Walker Evans, Howard Finster, Robert Frank, Laura Gilpin, Jacob Lawrence, Sally Mann, Zwelethu Mthethwa, James VanDerZee, Roman Vishniac, Carrie Mae Weems, Fred Wilson and many others.