The Taubman Museum of Art has five new exhibitions, four of which debuted last week. With art, sometimes it's best to show rather than tell. So here's a miniature tour: six videos, six seconds each — but it's only a teaser for the real thing. Click on the speaker button to hear more information about each exhibit (and make sure your audio is on).

Introduction

50 Great American Artists

The "50 Great American Artists" gallery represents some of the best artists from the 19th century through today. Open until June 1.

Jean Helion: A Painter's Journey in Life and Art

French painter Jean Helion was a leading figure in the Paris art world but had vital roots in Virginia. Bill White of Hollins University curated this exhibition, with additional loans from the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University in Roanoke. Open until May 25.

Pilgrimage: Alison Hall

Roanoke-based artist and Hollins University professor Alison Hall's first museum show was inspired by the Italian Renaissance artist Giotto. Open until May 11.

John Cage: The Sight of Silence

For John Cage's centennial year, the Taubman's "John Cage: The Sight of Silence" exhibit features over 60 watercolors and works on paper created at the Mountain Lake Workshop in Blacksburg, Virginia. Open until May 18.

Time and Indeterminacy in John Cage's Legacy: Tyler Adams and Sabine Groschup

25 YouTube musicians posted interpretations of John Cage's famous silent composition 4'33", which Tyler Adams collected as one video called Performing Silence. This exhibit features video and film works by two artists, paying tribute to John Cage in different ways. Open until June 1.

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