Perspectives

The man in this painting lived in the same era and region as some of colonists seen in this gallery.

The RISD Museum’s 2009 acquisition of the Richard Brown Baker collection included two drawings by the English artist Howard Selina—Cowboy Hat (1974) and Two Boots (1974)—carefully and precisely rendered drawings in graphite on paper of well-worn, utilitarian garments.

Dubbed a travel coat by artist and designer Christina Kim, this is a garment made for journeys long and far, both real and imagined, for traversing territories in the mind as much as in the physical world.

The discovery of these treasures resembles that of a valuable manuscript. They are a new “Codex Africanus,” not written on fragile papyrus, but in ivory and imperishable brass.

Writings based on a series of vernacular photos

A summer intern explores the context of ceremonial objects significant to RISD’s past and present.

A study of the elements that pull and push a visitor through the museum’s 3rd and 4th floor spaces

A summer intern creates an article of clothing inspired by the meticulous logistics of collections care.

A summer intern peeks into the Museum’s hidden corners and examines its architectural quirks.

A summer intern works with local artists to create an experimental audio project to be experienced in the galleries.

Architects have been recognized as key figures in furniture design since the late 19th century, although they've certainly been designing furniture for far longer. But what compels them to do so?

In earlier decades, retouching (or “inpainting”) using reversible painting materials would have been employed where compositional elements were missing.