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The National Digital Public Library (DPLA) April 18th Launch

Posted on April 8, 2013 by lvega

For the first time, a United States Digital Library is available to the public! DPLA has confronted head on many of the issues surrounding free and open access for all. This exciting new initiative will make a large bulk of … Continue reading →

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It’s Spring!…I hope. April 5th is First Friday!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by lvega

From the Gorgeous Washington Street Association: Take an art-filled local spring break on First Friday! Among the arty choices … a demolition derby photo exhibit and the held-over “Voices from the Castle” show, to a Binghamton University Flute trio performance … Continue reading →

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Free and open access to LACMAs Image collection

Posted on March 19, 2013 by lvega

Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new online collection website features 20,000 high-quality images for public access in a user-friendly database. The practice of opening up a collection this way is a fairly radical one, with museums and other institutions … Continue reading →

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Artist Margaret Maugenest at the Rosefsky Gallery

Posted on March 13, 2013 by lvega

Margaret Maugenest, perhaps known best for her laudable court case legalizing her rent free occupancy in her Gowanus loft, is coming to Binghamton University’s Rosefsky Gallery. Her translucent painting installations live beautifully in her spacious loft,  which you can tour … Continue reading →

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Art historian highlighted in Discover-e

Posted on February 14, 2013 by lvega

Lalaine B. Little, a doctoral student in the Art History department, is spotlighted in this weeks Discover-e Binghamton online magazine. Congrats! From Discover-e, by Todd R. McAdam: Lalaine B. Little chartered a boat to a Philippine island, cajoled the locals … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Boundaries 2013 Submission Deadline

Posted on January 31, 2013 by lvega

Art History Rock Stars, Attention! The deadline for proposal submissions to Crossing the Boundaries, the Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Conference at Binghamton University is tomorrow, Feb 1st! For more information on the conference, check the website. Proposals for individual papers (20 … Continue reading →

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Bartle & Science Library Exhibitions, Spring 2013

Posted on January 29, 2013 by lvega

Stop by Bartle Library and the Science Library this semester to see exhibitions on Boccaccio and the Middle Ages, featuring books from Special Collections and the Libraries’ Collection, and illustrations from the University’s Visual Image Collections. Bartle Library | Spring … Continue reading →

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First Friday Celebrates Black History Month

Posted on January 28, 2013 by lvega

“Ghosts of the South” by Judith Present for Black History Month From the Gorgeous Washington Street Association: South Side Venue Anniversary, Black History Month Exhibit & Masquerade Themes Among Highlights of Next First Friday Art Walk – FEBRUARY 1 Start … Continue reading →

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Spring 2013 VizCult Lectures

Posted on January 28, 2013 by lvega

Don’t miss this semester’s VizCult Speaker Series, presented by the BU Art History Department. Visit the Binghamton Art History Blog for more information and updates.

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Professor Kevin Hatch’s new book Looking for Bruce Conner

Posted on January 14, 2013 by lvega

Binghamton University Professor Kevin Hatch is the subject for this month’s Discover-e Faculty Spotlights. Professor Hatch has recently published a distinguished study, Looking for Bruce Conner, a mid-century avant-garde filmmaker, photographer, and assemblage artist. Before he passed away in 2008, … Continue reading →

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