Bhasha Chakrabarti  

b. 1991; from Honolulu, Hawaii; works in New Haven, Connecticut

Ashdeen, design studio

Mariela Yeregui was the 2022–2024 Faculty Fellow in Costume and Textiles at the RISD Museum. In this summary of her work, she describes her research, social practice, and the e-textile she created at the conclusion of the position.

Traditional museum practice has a gigantic carbon footprint. How is the RISD Museum changing its own practices in response to the climate emergency?

In the Middle Ages, several saints were represented as knights in art, making it difficult to identify RISD’s Crusading Saint. This article will explore his possible identities.

Curatorial assistant of contemporary art A. Will Brown interviews artist Steffani Jemison about her film *Maniac Chase* (2009), *Escaped Lunatic* (2010–2011) and Personal (2014)

Exploring the process and context behind "The Election Gloves", a work created by Cranston artist Jessica Deane Rosner.

Looking closely at a print by artist Jacob Lawrence showing voters in the 1920s, artist and activist Jordan Seaberry shares why voting matters.

This article provides a brief introduction to this finely carved and dynamic sculpture of the Archangel Gabriel.

Robert Emlen, curator at Brown University, and furniture designer, Timothy Philbrick examine the craftsmanship, features, and significance of the Goddard/Townsend desk and bookcase.

Agrippina the Younger watches as men of the emperor move nearer and nearer to her. They carry weapons. Having survived one attempt on her life, she knows that she will not survive another.

As part of the RISD Art Circle (RAC), we create opportunities for visitors to learn about objects more deeply and to experience hands-on making.

Exploring the process and context behind "Geku", a work created by Pawtucket artist Brian Shure.

These are additional resources we’ve found useful to engage in dialogue and to provide information around environmental and climate issues, impacts and actions.

Curator Maureen C. O'Brien discusses American drawings and watercolors in the RISD Museum collection

Insights into Ingres's studio practice and clues to his intellectual process

Exploring the process and context behind "Bromance", a new work created by Providence artist J.R. Uretsky.

Inventories have been occurring almost since the beginning of museum practice, but they have changed entirely from their original form.

For many of us, a line is the first mark we make. It is a huge developmental milestone when a young child's first scribbles are set to the page (or wall!).

A summer intern reflects on diversity in the museum's Western European galleries and suggesting curatorial strategies for greater visibility

A new Chrome Extension brings the voices of first-time visitors into conversation with the RISD Museum’s voice.

I begin with the assertion that textiles are agents-deemed-objects.

A time lapse view of the installation of the RISD Museum's groundbreaking exhibition Artist/Rebel/Dandy: Men of Fashion.