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Curate the Vibes of UMMA’s Homepage and Earn Exclusive Art Pins
Dec 2, 2024
Use the new myUMMA feature to create trending groups of UMMA art related to pop culture or TikTok trends and you could snag enamel recreations of the most iconic pieces in UMMA’s collection!
UMMA Blog
A Love Letter to Blackness: Yodit Mesfin Johnson on Cultivating Culture and Community at Silver Linings
Nov 4, 2024
In her role as the guest program curator for UMMA’s 'Silver Linings' Johnson looks to bring a collective vision to life in a way that transcends traditional museum programming.
UMMA Blog
Roman J. Witt Residency Call For Proposals
Oct 29, 2024
On behalf of the University of Michigan’s Stamps School of Art & Design and the Museum of Art (UMMA), we invite you to apply for the 2025 – 2026 Roman Witt Residency, specially themed to explore the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial (2026).
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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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University of Michigan Museum of Art Amplifying Black Art and Culture with 2024 Event Series
Jun 28, 2024
Events Presented in Conjunction with “Silver Linings” Exhibition Showcasing 100 Years of Black Art Collecting by Spelman College.
Student Blog
Art in my Daily Life: Southwest Detroit Edition
Jun 27, 2024
I have lived in Southwest Detroit my entire life, and it is the place where I developed my deep appreciation for art, particularly due to the countless murals that line our streets.
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Art Sparks Hundreds of One-of-a-Kind Adventure Stories Written by Third Grade Students at UMMA
May 6, 2024
Program with 826michigan and Ypsilanti Public Schools celebrating its sixth year.
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UMMA Leads Coalition of Art Museums Across the Country in Unprecedented Civic Engagement Campaign Ahead of 2024 Election
Apr 29, 2024
As reported recently in the New York Times, a coalition of 10 art museums, all on public university campuses, are set to play a crucial role in the 2024 U.S. presidential election season.
Student Blog
Hello Spring: Upcoming Events to Look Out for Near You
Apr 17, 2024
For those who enjoy admiring art, watching films, and listening to engaging stories, here is a list of some great events happening near you this spring!
Student Blog
A Graffiti Tour of Italia!
Apr 12, 2024
Italy is covered in graffiti, in every place you can imagine. From train station walls to the sides of historical ruins, the graffiti game in Italy is next level.
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Art Abroad: Featuring Inji Elnadi
Apr 8, 2024
During my trip in Turkey, I had the opportunity to become acquainted with Inji, an artist who has been traveling the world for years.
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Lamp Listeners’ Art Odyssey: Exploring UMMA’s Vibrant Collection
Apr 1, 2024
Today, I'll guide you through UMMA artwork that resonates with the ethereal essence of Lamp's music.
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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.
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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.