The World in Kansas City: Kemper Museum maps the region's global artistic footprint

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art presents the exhibition The World in Kansas City on view March 6 through August 9, 2026. Initially inspired by conversations around the 2026 global soccer tournament (Kansas City will host matches between June 16 and July 11, and is known as the Soccer Capital of America®), this exhibition foregrounds Kansas City’s expansive global context. For hundreds of years, people from different regions of the world have migrated to the region for a variety of reasons—from fleeing upheavals in their homelands to seeking new opportunities. Our artistic community reflects this dynamism, supported by area universities, arts institutions and organizations that draw artists from across the globe. The exhibition grew out of the historical role Kansas City's cultural institutions have played in fostering international dialogue. While