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Tulips and shipping containers represent racial capitalism in Driskell Center exhibit

By Anastasia MerkulovaThe David C. Driskell Center at the University of Maryland currently displays the “Dewey Crumpler: Life Studies” exhibit that examines the themes of consumerism, globalization and racial capitalism. The gallery showcases Crumpler’s work on paper and mixed-media paintings. The exhibit will be open until Dec. 10 with a roundtable discussion of its themes on Nov. 7. In Crumpler’s art, economic systems sustained by … Continue reading Tulips and shipping containers represent racial capitalism in Driskell Center exhibit

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‘Digital Landscape’ exhibition at Stamp Gallery explores technology and identity

By: Ellie Jornlin The Stamp Student Union Gallery is home to “The Digital Landscape,” a free group art exhibition on display from Aug. 26 to Oct. 5 that explores how humans interact with the physical and digital worlds. The installation showcases six artists with a diverse range of technological skills, from animation to augmented reality, video, photography and artificial intelligence. The exhibit creates a space … Continue reading ‘Digital Landscape’ exhibition at Stamp Gallery explores technology and identity

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Students paint vases during UMD’s Free Friday Craft

By Jaria Butler Students filled the air with the scent of paint and the sound of laughter while they customized vases in Studio A on Friday. Studio A provided vases and materials to students participating in Free Craft Friday at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. Each student had access to paint, brushes and cups of water to help decorate their vase. Eesha Gogineni, a … Continue reading Students paint vases during UMD’s Free Friday Craft

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Showcasing students’ talents, Cultural Explosion blasts off at Hoff Theater

By Randy Chow The University of Maryland Global Communities Student Association held its annual Cultural Explosion event on Friday, March 8. At 6:30 p.m., the lights began to dim in the Hoff Theater in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, and the celebration kicked off.  Eight dance performances and one a cappella group made up the 50 student performers of the night. The organizations and … Continue reading Showcasing students’ talents, Cultural Explosion blasts off at Hoff Theater

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Annual Henson Awards Showcase Creativity Through Puppets

By: Jackson Hawkins The University of Maryland’s School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies hosted its annual Jim Henson Award ceremony on Tuesday night. Student recipients presented and performed their fully funded puppet projects. Faculty selected the Henson Award winners after they entered a competitive process for financial support from the Jim Henson Foundation. According to the Clarice website, Jane Henson ‘55 started the Jim … Continue reading Annual Henson Awards Showcase Creativity Through Puppets

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“UNFOLD” artists talk about identity and the processes behind their work

By Apurva Mahajan DMV artists HH Hiaasen and Elliot Doughtie, who are both part of the Stamp Gallery’s “UNFOLD” exhibition, shared the thought processes and meanings behind their respective works at a virtual artist talk hosted by the Stamp Gallery on Tuesday. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Doughtie is now based in Baltimore, Maryland. Through his work — drawings, sculptures and installations — he aims to … Continue reading “UNFOLD” artists talk about identity and the processes behind their work

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DOTS Art Park re-imagines parking spaces

by Victoria Stavish Parking lots on the University of Maryland campus were transformed into art exhibits on April 12 as part of the Art Park initiative from the UMD Department of Transportation Services. DOTS Art Park allows university community members to submit proposals for art exhibitions that, if accepted, are displayed in empty parking spaces around the university campus. The idea for a DOTS Art … Continue reading DOTS Art Park re-imagines parking spaces

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UMD mural honors pioneer of African American art

By Ilana Williams A woman looks outward with a yellow flower and a peach tree behind her. A cobblestone path leads to a gray church with a man’s face above it. These images are all featured on a 35-foot-wide mural in the Cole Field House building. The mural celebrates the late University of Maryland Professor David C. Driskell, who died in 2020 from complications of COVID-19.  … Continue reading UMD mural honors pioneer of African American art

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BlackLight Summit offers exploration of citizenship, legacy and scholarship through dance

by Mira Varghese Dancers and dance appreciators came together to explore how notions of citizenship, legacy and scholarship are expressed through art during the three-day BlackLight Summit, which featured a range of keynote speakers, panel discussions and performance events.  Each day of the summit, which lasted from Thursday to Saturday and was presented by the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, revolved around either citizenship, legacy … Continue reading BlackLight Summit offers exploration of citizenship, legacy and scholarship through dance

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Lessons learned from Black women in the arts

by Parker Leipzig A group of Black female artists spoke about their accomplishments, triumphs and tribulations working in the arts during an open discussion on Feb. 25. The panel, an Arts Citizenship Talk (ACTnow) titled Revelations by Black Women in the Arts-Dance, was put on as a part of the the BlackLight Summit, a series of events to spark diverse conversations about art. In their … Continue reading Lessons learned from Black women in the arts

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