The Head in Focus Benin Art and Visual History How did this get here? 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.
Tags Twill, Tape or Hang College Student Voices A summer intern creates an article of clothing inspired by the meticulous logistics of collections care.
Anchors and Attractors College Student Voices A study of the elements that pull and push a visitor through the museum’s 3rd and 4th floor spaces
229 Felixes College Student Voices A summer intern describes her experience delving into the RISD Museum's databases, searching for human elements
Structure/Skin A Pedagogical Model College Educators Faculty Teaching Students in Carol Lasch's Spatial Dynamics course draw inspiration from the collection.
Adventures in Photomechanical Printmaking College Student Voices Studio Notes An intern's hands-on exploration of antique photomechanical processes in the 21st century
Talks and Conversations Up close with Artemisia - Conserving a 17th Century Masterpiece Lecture November 15, 2024 / 12-1 pm
Talks and Conversations Refined Material Petroculture and Modernity in Venezuela May 14, 2024 / 6:30-8 pm
Talks and Conversations Innovation and Tradition in Native American Southwest Pottery Pottery and Porcelain Club of Rhode Island Lecture April 24, 2024 / 11 am-12 pm
Talks and Conversations Peter Voulkos and the Idea of Avant-garde Modernist Clay Pottery and Porcelain Club of Rhode Island Lecture March 27, 2024 / 11 am-12 pm
Critical Encounters Critical Encounters Nancy Elizabeth Prophet’s Work and Legacy March 15, 2024 / 1-5 pm
Performances and Screenings / Screening Screening Being Thunder: Presented with newportFILM November 9, 2023 / 7-9 pm
Talks and Conversations The Celestial City Newport and China: Pottery and Porcelain Club of Rhode Island Lecture October 25, 2023 / 11 am-12 pm
Talks and Conversations Pan, the Spirit of the Primeval Forests Garden Conversation May 17, 2023 / 12-1 pm
