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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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University of Michigan Museum of Art and U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Award Commission and Roman J. Witt Creative Residency to Machine Dazzle
Nov 6, 2023
Opening in Three Parts: March, April, and June 2024.
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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.
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UMMA Announces New Acquisitions, Including Major Works by McArthur Binion, Mel Bochner, Catherine Opie, Willie Cole, and Jarod Lew
Jul 25, 2023
UMMA announced today that it has acquired a major work by acclaimed artist McArthur Binion.
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University of Michigan Museum of Art Awarded Grant As Part of Teiger Foundation’s Inaugural Call for Proposals
Apr 5, 2023
UMMA in partnership with Teiger Foundation, announced that it is among the 39 recipients of a new grant program.
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University of Michigan Museum of Art Announces New Acquisitions, Including Works by Andrea Carlson, Suchitra Mattai, and Matthew Angelo Harrison, Among Others
Feb 27, 2023
UMMA announced a selection of recent acquisitions that capture the Museum’s collecting priorities.
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Acclaimed artist Cannupa Hanska Luger to create major site specific installation at University of Michigan Museum of Art
Jan 12, 2023
UMMA in partnership with Monument Lab, announced that artist Cannupa Hanska Luger will create a site-specific installation on the exterior of Alumni Memorial Hall.