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Tom Lea: Brushstrokes from the Frontlines of World War II
April 7 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tom Lea: Brushstrokes from the Frontlines of World War II
El Paso artist Tom Lea was the first Accredited War Artist-Correspondent hired by LIFE magazine to paint World War II as it was being experienced by U.S. and Allied troops. From 1941 to 1945, Lea traveled more than 100,000 miles to record military activities in places like the South Pacific, China, and Peleliu. His most iconic paintings were published in eleven issues of LIFE and became some of the most recognized war paintings in the world.
As we celebrate a huge milestone for America, this exhibit will pay tribute to all the men and women whose sacrifices have made 250 years of the United States of America a reality.
May 15 – July 25, 2026
