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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!
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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
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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.
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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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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.