by divinw | Aug 18, 2021
Kids are natural collectors, piling up treasures like seashells and Pokémon cards. Likewise, museum curators deal with many types of collections, from paintings to train engines. Curators organize collections for public exhibits, showcasing what they have learned...
by divinw | Aug 18, 2021
Marsha MacDowell Michigan State University Museum, East Lansing Discovery Questions How is the weaving and wearing of lau hala papale (hats) connected to Hawai’ian history, identity, natural resources, and culture? What research, observation, and analysis tools...
by divinw | Aug 18, 2021
Discovery Questions What can contemporary and historical articles of dress and adornment reveal about the maker’s or wearer’s identity? What influences did the makers draw on for design inspiration? What do the designs reference? How can these objects...
by divinw | Aug 12, 2021
Our featured artists consider educating young people essential to their lives as artists. Their stories of sharing a specialized skill or passing on knowledge of a culture or tradition offer insights into effective practices and ways of teaching and learning that are...
by divinw | Aug 12, 2021
The folk artist is very much like a curator and the community is a living museum. In unpacking this metaphor, Kirshenblatt-Gimblett explores how the folk artist learns various traditions and then teaches adults and children to develop strong ties to their communities...
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