Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas
Debut
Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas 1301 Mississippi St., Lawrence, KS, United StatesOpening in fall of 2021, Debut will feature artwork from the Spencer Museum’s collection that has never been exhibited in our building since it opened in 1978. The eclectic artwork assembled is explored through seven broad thematic sections. Debut will remain on view for the duration of Phase II renovation and the complete reinstall of our fourth-floor collection galleries. […]
Pictures at an Exhibition: The Perception of Color in the Museum Environment
VirtualAlthough there is no single correct way to perform a musical score, there are many ways to diminish the quality of the experience. Similarly, the conditions of an exhibition influence our experience of the works of art on display. Join Steven Weintraub of Art Preservation Services in New York for a discussion of the factors […]
Land and Sovereignty: The Foundation for Public Art and Studio Practice
VirtualInternationally recognized artist and KU alum Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds speaks about issues of place and power in his art. Five text-based panels from his Native Hosts series are installed in front of the Spencer Museum of Art and were selected as this year’s KU Common Work of Art. Native Hosts is […]
Marion Palfi in the Archive: A Social Justice Photographer Across Three Collections
ZoomJoin the Center for Creative Photography, the Spencer Museum of Art, and the Amistad Research Center at Tulane University in this virtual panel to discuss the work of photographer and social justice advocate Marion Palfi (1907-1978). Curators and archivists from the three institutions will explore Palfi's practice, the history of these distinct collections and how […]
Black Writing
Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas 1301 Mississippi St., Lawrence, KS, United StatesThis year marks the 40th anniversary of the History of Black Writing, a research center at the University of Kansas that specializes in the recovery and preservation of texts by Black writers. This exhibition extends the goals of the project’s archive of Black storytellers to include art and visual culture. Featured works by contemporary artists […]