February 8, 2017
One of my favorite things about working at the front desk of WAM over the summer was seeing first time visitors’ jaws drop and then form into a smile when greeted by Roy Lichtenstein’s enormous “Girl in Window.” Impossible to miss, this giant mural is proudly displayed above the front desk of the building….
January 31, 2017
Our 6th annual design showcase IMPRINTS is in full swing this semester as apparel design students visit the museum and begin concept development for their designs. Taking inspiration from Melissa Stern’s exhibition The Talking Cure and Rebecca Krinke’s practice in What Needs To Be Said students are tasked with creating a runway garment that utilizes…
January 31, 2017
Rebecca Krinke’s artwork, What Needs to Be Said, is a project within the exhibition The Talking Cure, located in the Target Studio for Creative Collaboration at the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota. In this post and those to follow, I will be reflecting upon the work’s location within the larger field of museology as well…
December 21, 2016
Jim Denomie was a University of Minnesota art student when he began the work of re-claiming his tribal heritage and re-connecting with his Native identity. Nearly twenty years later, he is nationally known for his humorous, critical depictions of United States history and religion. His paintings address colonization, assimilation, white washing, and other violences that the Native population has…
December 20, 2016
It’s that time of the year again, the time to spread joy and cheer and rejoice that finals are almost over. The best way to show you are grateful for your friends and family for always having your back is to throw a little party. As you gear up for the holiday season, be mindful…
December 13, 2016
I find I am always sadder during the fall semester. It’s difficult to adjust after the lazy warmth of summer and in three fall semesters, I’ve moved into three different places. I am very rooted in safety and environment. In order to feel good and work hard, I need time to turn off and be…
December 8, 2016
Like many of my fellow students, listening to some good tunes help me get through many hours of studying. As you buckle down this weekend to study for finals, here are some of my favorite jams for focusing in and tuning the world out. These chill tunes should get your brain waves moving and ready…
December 7, 2016
While December may be “the most wonderful time of the year” for some, every college student knows that it is certainly the most stressful. With the impending doom created as a result of term projects and final exams, these last few weeks of the school year may seem impossible to get through. This is my…
November 27, 2016
Name: Elise Armani Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Hometown: Madison, WI College: College of Liberal Arts Major: BFA Major Studio Art, BA Major Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, Minor: Art History Campus Involvement: I’m a WAM Collective officer and work at WAM as the Projects & Programs Assistant! What’s your favorite piece in WAMs collection? I have so many favorite pieces…
November 24, 2016
While the first snow settles across campus and everyone scatters from their last class to head home for the holiday weekend, the WAM Shop staff is busy stocking and arranging new items preparing for the influx of holiday shoppers. Enter you. Maybe you are looking for a small gift to bring to your weekend hostess,…