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

How did the object acquire meaning? How can we truly understand it? 

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

As a curatorial intern for the Contemporary Art Department at the RISD Museum during the summer of 2016, I was introduced to the in-depth experience of museum work.

Full tgallery guide from the exhibition Kudzanai Chiurai: Iyeza

In this series, RISD Museum curator Dominic Molon considers the importance and setting of the studio, and calls on Rhode Island artists.

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.

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.

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

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