IU MA Curatorship’s Post

The National Archives at Kansas City has reopened its permanent exhibit gallery, “We the People,” to the public. The exhibit, which primarily features records from the National Archives at Kansas City, focuses on how records impact the lives of every American. The exhibit is divided into five sections, each containing interactive displays. The first gallery, “We the People,” introduces visitors to the process of becoming an American and reveals details about immigrants seeking citizenship in the United States. The second gallery, “Form a More Perfect Union,” provides a glimpse into records that show the evolution of our democracy. The third gallery, “Provide for the Common Defense” showcases records of our nation’s activities during wartime, both on the home front and abroad. The final two galleries highlight the human spirit and ingenuity needed to realize America's promise, illustrated through records gleaned from the ever-growing collection of records held by the National Archives. Admission is free. The National Archives is tasked with storing records on behalf of the American people and making those records accessible to the public. https://lnkd.in/gPTQ__xv

Note for beginners... If you don't want people to see a work of art, don't tell them you don't want that work of art to be seen! 🤪 More on the story about this work by Vincent Namatjira in the link below, and the subject's demand that it be taken down. And remember, the whole point of works of art such as this is provocation. And if you're going to argue that free speech is absolute, you need to accept what comes with it. https://lnkd.in/eiRrNic2

Discover and learn about the life and artwork of Caravaggio! A new book explores the master painter's life and works, providing readers great details and a window into understanding his art. https://lnkd.in/eSa-eZWx

Creating, whether through abstract art or captivating words, possesses a unique beauty. Like stars in the night sky, these creations shine brightly. Do our personal legacies and words spark life? Is our existence carried forward through what we create, or do our creations continue, preserving the essence of our lives? Life itself is akin to an abstracted museum—a journey through the clouds, finding solace beneath the branches of a tree. Excerpt from my upcoming novel "Sijjil"

Announcing the latest blog post on the reinvention of the legendary SL-1200 and SL-1210 turntables. Delve into the soulful echoes of history and discover how these classic turntables are being reimagined for the modern era. Read more here: [When Vinyl Meets Virtuosity: The Reinvention of the Legendary SL-1200 and SL-1210 Turntables](https://ift.tt/ixX9as0)

Learn more about the Washington Pentateuch, one of the few surviving Masoretic codices in existence today! This short is a taste of the first video in our series, Bibles That Changed the World, produced in partnership with @Museum of the Bible. If you're curious to learn what codex or folio, cantillation marks, Masorah, or Carpet Pages are, then check out this brief video! And to learn even more about this fascinating artifact, currently housed in Washington D.C. at the Museum of the Bible, head to https://hubs.li/Q02HCmVS0 for the full-length videos!

In this episode, Samuel Sangwa, an expert in creating international cultural and arts events, shares how he invited artists - dancers, sculptors, poets and painters - to use their craft to show ways in which the deeply held Rwandan value of Ubuntu - the belief that “a person is a person through other people” - could help interpret the work of Palliative Care. This interview was first featured in Last Hellos: New Models in Global End of Life Care Symposium. Click here to listen: https://lnkd.in/eu3eSbEr

Discover the history, influences, and key elements of Brazilian modernism and explore modern Brazilian artists and designers. AIA + IDCEC Accredited. Link here to learn more and schedule: https://lnkd.in/d_5FSt-S

Chapter Ten of Art Students and The Real World is now up on Substack, concluding the ten-part story with its final chapter! No doubt Odette, Bert Corker, Jeremy et al will all be back for a sequel or another story one day not too far in the future, but for now, Chapter Ten concludes this story. Art Students and The Real World is a story of Central Saint Martins graduates struggling as aspiring artists in London. The link is below to read Chapter Ten, or the full story from the beginning if you’re just tuning in! https://lnkd.in/eX6mKVEj

New article! I've written a detailed examination of Titian's use of drawing for his narrative works. It attempts to reassess what we know in light, especially, of new technical discoveries regarding the underdrawing and revisions to his paintings. It's in the excellent volume "Venetian Disegno - New Frontiers c. 1420-1620" edited by Maria Aresin and Thomas Dalla Costa, with Genevieve Verdigel, out from Paul Holberton in London. https://lnkd.in/d2ixVsz4