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A book cover titled "Daniel Johnston" featuring a whimsical drawing of a frog-like creature on a yellow background, resting on a green cushioned surface with button details.
UMMA Curator Featured Alongside Lana Del Rey and Jeff Tweedy in New Book Showcasing Life and Work of Daniel Johnston
Jul 2, 2025
A new book about the life and work of Daniel Johnston features essays from juggernauts in the music and art worlds including Lana Del Rey, Jeff Tweedy, Raymond Pettibon, and UMMA’s own Robin K. Williams, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. 
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'Wish You Were Here: African Art and Restitution ' exhibition in UMMA's Art Gym gallery Aug 21 - Aug 22.
UMMA Curator Wins National Award for Curatorial Excellence For Groundbreaking Exhibition on African Art
Sep 16, 2024
UMMA is proud to announce that Laura De Becker, Chief Curator and Helmut and Candis Stern Curator of African Art, has been honored with a prestigious national award for Curatorial Excellence from the Arts Council of the African Studies Association (ACASA).
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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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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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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.