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CONNECTION How can this object shed light on contemporary experiences?  Explore these resources to discover its connections to the present, sparking new perspectives and dialogue. Dive into past articles that deepen the conversation around the museum’s ongoing work.

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ORIGINS How did the object find its way to the museum, and why is it presented this way?  Explore these resources to uncover the journeys, decisions, and histories that shape its presentation. Dive into past articles that enrich the conversation around the museum’s ongoing work. Ojibwe scholar Taylor Rose Payer, “Gashkibidaagan: A History of Ojibwe Survivance,” on a bandolier bag in Manual 15 (Green)

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MEANING How did the object acquire meaning? How can we truly understand it?  Explore these resources to uncover the stories, interpretations, and cultural contexts that shape each piece. Dive into past articles that spark dialogue and deepen the conversation around the museum’s ongoing work.

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PROCESS How was the object made? What materials and methods brought it to life?  Explore these resources to see the RISD Museum Way in action, revealing the creative processes, materials, and techniques behind each piece. Dive deeper into past articles that enrich the conversation around the museum’s ongoing work.

Process Work: Watch/Read List

Sarah Mirseyedi Read Izzy Roth-Dishy, “Adventures in Photomechanical Printmaking,” Studio Notes, RISD Museum, 2024Art of the PhotogravureGraphics Atlas, Image Permanence Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Printed Walls

A RISD course in conjunction with "The Art of French Wallpaper Design" Alexandra Poterack College Faculty Teaching RISD students in a Printmaking course are creating their own wallpaper designs in a collaborative course.

Virtual Map: The Road Less Traveled

Wai Yee Chiong For an interactive journey of the Nakasendō, explore the map below. @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { iframe { width: 90vw; } }