This exhibition showcased 29 of Hanson's hyperreal, lifesize figures created between 1976 and 1995, in which Hanson enhanced polychromed fiberglass, vinyl, or bronze casts with real clothing, accessories, and props. The exhibition, which was organized by the Palm Springs Desert Museum also went on a national (West Coast) tour.

Duane Hanson: Virtual Reality was organized by the Palm Springs Desert Museum, California and funded in part by The Henry Luce Foundation, Inc., Palm Springs Desert Museum's Contemporary Art Council, Palm Springs Desert Museum's Artists Council, Brautigam-Kaplan Foundation, and Wilbert and Marybeth Waterman. Lead support for the San Jose presentation of the exhibition was generously provided by c.b. and Dick Watts. Additional support was provided by the Members of the San Jose Museum of Art.