A Shared Journey
Hope and Mel Barkan celebrate the power and joy of sharing knowledge, creativity, and objects—revealing how acts of generosity connect generations and cultures, both now and into the future. Gathered over many decades, the Barkan Contemporary Ceramic Collection—part of which was recently gifted to the RISD Museum—Hope and Mel reflect on the fascinating experience of building their ceramic collection and forming meaningful connections with the artists behind the work.
Contributors
Hope Barkan
Mel Barkan
Elizabeth A. Williams, PhD, David and Peggy Rockefeller Curator of Decorative Arts and Design
Tsugumi Maki, Director, RISD Museum
Kris Wilton, Deputy Director, Audience Engagement and Learning
Jeremy Radtke, Director, Creative Production
Carlos De La Rosa, Media Producer
Brendan Campbell, Senior, Graphic Designer
Márta Fodor, Associate Registrar for Digital Resources
Sionan Guenther, Registrar, Collection Information and Documentation
Erik Gould, Senior Photographer, Creative Production
