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America’s Political Divide, Midterm elections take center stage at UMMA this fall with several artist-driven projects
Sep 12, 2022
This fall, UMMA will launch a wide-ranging program to engage the public with the upcoming midterm elections.
Student Blog
Chatting with Philippa P.B. Hughes: A Social Sculptor
Aug 11, 2022
Artist and social sculptor Philippa P.B. Hughes recently sat down with SAB Members to discuss her art practice.
Student Blog
Approaching Art from the Outside with Professor Sascha Crasnow
Aug 10, 2022
I recently had a conversation with Sascha Crasnow, a University of Michigan lecturer in Islamic Arts and Culture.
Student Blog
Serving the Empire on a Plate: The Charm and Legacy of Blue and White Ware
Aug 1, 2022
The exhibition 'Around the World in Blue and White' explores the history and influence of blue and white ceramics across the globe.
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A call to bravery: in new op-ed UMMA Director outlines five lessons for more courageous museums
Jul 19, 2022
In an op-ed published by ArtNet News, UMMA Director Christina Olsen makes the case that art museums need to be braver.
Student Blog
Mythology Connections: Don’t Fly Too Close to the Sun
Apr 1, 2022
Charles Ginnever’s 'Daedalus', stands on the South University side of UMMA.
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An investigation into african art objects at UMMA — what we’ve found so far
Mar 28, 2022
An investigation into 11 objects of African art in UMMA’s collection has been unspooling online.
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$12M gift of Chinese calligraphy transforms Asian art collection at U-M Museum of Art
Jan 26, 2022
UMMA has received a gift of Chinese calligraphy from the family of Lo Chia-Lun valued at more than $12 million.
UMMA Blog
UMMA’s Vote 2020 project wins global design award for giving people ‘clarity, confidence, and hope’
Nov 30, 2021
UMMA’s VOTE 2020 project has won a 2021 Global Design Award from the Society for Environmental Graphic Design.
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Five Million Dollar Gift Expands U-M Museum of Art’s Chinese Ceramics Collection, Creates Weese Program In Ceramic Art
Apr 21, 2021
Alumnus William C. Weese MD has given a gift of art and endowment that will expand the museum’s Chinese ceramics collection.
Student Blog
Explore Three Powerful Works of Art in SAPAC’s Art Show Revolution: Transformation
Apr 5, 2021
Interviews with three artists featured in the art show to understand their art and what this exhibition means to them.
Student Blog
Mythology Connections: A Delicious Take on an Infamous Beheading
Mar 17, 2021
Vik Muniz’s “Untitled (Medusa Marinara)” this piece, was inspired by Caravaggio’s depiction of the head of Medusa.
News
Monumental outdoor sculpture by Jaume Plensa to change the face of U-M Museum of Art
Nov 9, 2020
Gift from J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family brings new, internationally renowned public art to Ann Arbor, U-M campus
UMMA Blog
Smash hit: UMMA photography exhibition draws big crowds, asks big questions about museums
Dec 19, 2019
The votes are in, and UMMA’s latest photography exhibition, Take Your Pick, is a runaway hit. 
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Gift from Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch strengthens UMMA Exhibitions, names iconic central gallery
May 16, 2019
Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch, have donated over $2.8 million to UMMA to enhance and develop the Museum’s exhibitions program.