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Prestigious Chinese Object Study Program Moves to University of Michigan Museum of Art, Builds on the Museum’s Strength in Chinese Art
Mar 19, 2024
Supported by the Kingfisher Foundation, the Chinese Object Study Workshops will transition to UMMA—first program scheduled for 2025
Student Blog
The Convergence between Fashion and Visual Arts: Aya Takano x Issey Miyake Fashion Show
Mar 18, 2024
AW 2004 fashion show of Issey Miyake and Aya Takano, where fashion seamlessly merged with visual art.
Student Blog
SAB Goes Abroad: Rotterdam’s Destroyed City Memorial
Mar 18, 2024
As a SAB member, I will dive into some history of Rotterdam’s Destroyed City Memorial, a massive sculpture I had the opportunity to visit.
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UMMA Appoints Robin K. Williams as Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
Feb 23, 2024
UMMA announced the appointment of Robin K. Williams as Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.
UMMA Blog
Introducing Tyler Dunston as the 2023-24 Public Humanities and Museum Pedagogy Intern
Feb 13, 2024
Tyler has led course visits for university classes, selected works of art to discuss with instructors, and prepared resources for classes.
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A new era of UMMA is here
UMMA launches a refresh featuring an updated look, new website, and redesigned visitor lobby
Jan 29, 2024
Welcome to a new era of UMMA — a gathering place for education, creativity, dialogue, and inspiration.
UMMA Blog
New In-Gallery Experience at UMMA Brings an Exhibition’s Story to Life
Dec 11, 2023
Hear the story that inspired Future Cache in Anishinaabemowin and English.
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UMMA to Open Exhibition Exploring Innovations and Turning Points in Cambodia’s Art Through 80 Historic and Contemporary Works
Nov 15, 2023
Guest curated by Nachiket Chanchani, an associate professor in the Department of the History of Art at the University of Michigan.
Student Blog
Autumnal Art at UMMA!
Nov 6, 2023
Ten artworks in the UMMA collection to help you hang on to the last bit of fall.
Student Blog
Silent Disco: Two Works in Conversation by Alexandra Collins
Nov 5, 2023
Board Member Alexandra Collins Discusses her recent exhibition on campus.
Student Blog
Kate Tremel Invites Us to Breathe
Nov 2, 2023
Kayla Turner describes her experience at Kate Tremel's "Breathe".
Student Blog
A Night of Love and Loss: P Meets a Friend
Oct 17, 2023
Pretzel is back and trying to process some new experiences.
News
The University of Michigan Announces New Curator of Art in Public Spaces
Oct 16, 2023
Jennifer Carty announced as Curator of Art in Public Spaces.
UMMA Blog
"GIFT" painted on UMMA's historic facade
Artist Cannupa Hanska Luger Paints “Gift” on UMMA’s Historic Facade in Early Hours of the Morning
Sep 18, 2023
Cannupa Hanska Luger's installation applied on the exterior of UMMA's historic wing.