Archives of American Art Blog
Read first-hand perspectives from the staff who preserve and document the history of the visual arts in America.
The Alexander Iolas and Brooks Jackson Gallery Records are highlighted by Gilbert and Ann Kinney New York Collector, Jacob Proctor
Collector at large Josh T Franco introduces the Barbara Rossi papers
Artist Carmelle Safdie shares a remembrance of her teacher Irwin Rubin and an exploration of his papers.
Processing archivist Rihoko Ueno on how artist Hisako Hibi found comfort in art, nature, and Buddhism and how her papers might console us during challenging times.
Asian Pacific American collections specialist Christina Ayson-Plank highlights the Tadaaki Kuwayama and Rakuko Naito Papers
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