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Dec 3, 2021

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Hyperallergic profiles three simultaneous exhibitions in the Wallach Art Gallery that feature 150 rarely-seen cultural heritage objects and works of art from the Libraries' Art Properties.

Nov 19, 2021

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"What is the Use of Buddhist Art?" draws from the Buddhist objects in the Libraries' Art Properties, including sculptures, stelae, paintings, texts, and ritual implements from ancient Gandhara (Pakistan/India), Nepal, Tibet, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Nov 19, 2021

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"Object Relations: Indigenous Belongings," curated by acclaimed artist Alan Michelson, a Mohawk member of the Six Nations of the Grand River, showcases a selection of Native American art and cultural heritage objects held in the Libraries' Art Properties.

Nov 19, 2021

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"Time and Face: Daguerreotypes to Digital Prints" presents formal portraits alongside figurative subjects in photojournalism, with over 100 works from the Libraries' Art Properties that date from the origins of photography in the 1840s to today.

Oct 8, 2021

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In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, curator Roberto C. Ferrari joins Columbia students, faculty, and staff to reflect on the indigenous scholarship that takes place across the University community.

Aug 3, 2021

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Art Properties pursues compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), which assists American Indian tribes in repatriating human remains and cultural heritage objects.

Jun 8, 2021

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Happy birthday to iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright! Born on June 8, 1867, Wright designed more than 1,000 structures over the course of his career. His expansive archive is now held by Avery Library.

May 10, 2021

In the media

EuropeNow, the online journal for the Council for European Studies at Columbia, publishes a series of essays by graduate students who participated in the Parallel Heritage project with Avery Library's Art Properties.

Mar 25, 2021

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Candidates in the M.A. in Art History program collaborated with the Libraries to curate "From Life: Early Works by Florine Stettheimer," an online exhibition of works by the American avant-garde artist.

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Your Concise New York Art Guide for December 2021

What is the Use of Buddhist Art?

Object Relations: Indigenous Belongings

Time and Face: Daguerreotypes to Digital Prints

What's the Indigenous History (Past and Present) of Columbia University?

Art Properties Complies with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)

Happy Birthday, Frank Lloyd Wright!

Transatlantic Adventures: Parallel Heritages, Humanities in Action

From Life: Early Works by Florine Stettheimer

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Your Concise New York Art Guide for December 2021

What is the Use of Buddhist Art?

Object Relations: Indigenous Belongings

Time and Face: Daguerreotypes to Digital Prints

What's the Indigenous History (Past and Present) of Columbia University?

Art Properties Complies with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)

Happy Birthday, Frank Lloyd Wright!

Transatlantic Adventures: Parallel Heritages, Humanities in Action

From Life: Early Works by Florine Stettheimer

News Archive