Guided by a preoccupation with the subjectivity of facts, Elizabeth Moran uses photography, text, sound, and other forms of recorded documentation to examine the reliability of information and how evidence is often far from evident. Against the Best Possible Sources is part of an ongoing project including extensive research of the TIME, Inc. corporate archive…Continue Reading Hawn Gallery presents Elizabeth Moran: Against the Best Possible Sources opening Sept. 6
The Illusion of Being: the artists’ interview with Cravens, Faircloth, and Whitt
Thank you to each of you for your willingness to participate in this interview. This exhibition, The Illusion of Being, is a captivating exhibition in the Hawn Gallery and I hope that many more visitors at the university and in the arts community take advantage of seeing it before it closes on May 17th. It…Continue Reading The Illusion of Being: the artists’ interview with Cravens, Faircloth, and Whitt
FREE: Material Horizon Workshop: Digital Negatives – May 3rd at 11 am
Digital Negativeswith Ross Faircloth, Artist & Ashley Whitt, Artist and Director of Visual Resources Friday, May 3rd11:00 am – 1:00 pmThe Darkroom, OFAC 2625 Using Adobe Photoshop, participants in this workshop will learn how to create digital negatives which will then be used to make silver gelatin prints in the darkroom. Computers, software, and materials…Continue Reading FREE: Material Horizon Workshop: Digital Negatives – May 3rd at 11 am
Immerse Yourself in the Digital Humanities!
SMU Libraries premieres the Digital Humanities Research Institute. Join DHRI@SMU, August 19-22, 2019. Apply now, applications are due April 22. Digital humanities (DH) uses computational methods and tools to address humanities questions.What is a good way of getting started in the digital humanities? Bootcamps! DHRI@SMU offers intensive training in digital tools and skills.We will give…Continue Reading Immerse Yourself in the Digital Humanities!
Forum on problematic works in collections: When “Great” Works aren’t “Good”
A Roundtable on Teaching Problematic Works of Art, Literature & Film sponsored by the 2019 World Languages and Literatures International Film Festival Tuesday, February 19, 2019 5:30-6:15 pm Screening Room – Greer Garson 3531 Owen Arts Center…Continue Reading Forum on problematic works in collections: When “Great” Works aren’t “Good”
Arts, Humanities, and the Study of Governance: a conversation about arts and politics with Anthony Bertelli and Alex Turrini
Hamon Arts Library and the Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Division announce Arts, Humanities, and the Study of Governance: A conversation about arts and politics with Anthony Bertelli and Alex Turrini Venue and Time: Hamon Arts Library, Conference Room 2250 (2nd floor)February 12th, 12 – 1:30 pm (lunch provided)Registration via email: mkeene@smu.edu The relationship between…Continue Reading Arts, Humanities, and the Study of Governance: a conversation about arts and politics with Anthony Bertelli and Alex Turrini
Hawn Gallery presents: Information/Object: Late 20th-Early 21st Century Artists’ Books
The Hawn Gallery presents Information/Object: Late 20th – Early 21st Century Artists’ Books On view: February 1 – March 8, 2019 at the Hawn Gallery, located in the Hamon Arts Library, SMU Public opening reception Friday, February 1st, 5 – 7 pm Gallery Talk at 5:45 pm The contemporary artist’s book is a cultural phenomenon…Continue Reading Hawn Gallery presents: Information/Object: Late 20th-Early 21st Century Artists’ Books
A Life of Service: George H. W. Bush
A Texas icon and 41st president, George H. W. Bush (1924-2018) died November 30, 2018 at his home in Houston. Bush, the patriarch of one of the most influential political families in the U.S., was 94. Barbara, his wife of 73 years, died last April. They had six children, among them George W. Bush, 43rd…Continue Reading A Life of Service: George H. W. Bush
DeGolyer Library goes live at DFW Archives Bazaar
Reference, Access, Outreach. These words don’t mean much to the public, but for archivists, they describe how we interact with the public. People might understand that we collect old “stuff,” but then what happens? Reference happens. In the DeGolyer Library we help people find answers through phone calls, via email, and when they come…Continue Reading DeGolyer Library goes live at DFW Archives Bazaar
Hawn Gallery presents: ARK: Featuring New Experimental 35 MM Film by Mike Morris
The Hawn Gallery presents ARK Featuring a New Experimental Film by Mike Morris On view: August 20 – November 4, 2018 at the Hawn Gallery, located in the Hamon Arts Library at SMU Public Opening Reception Friday, September 14, 5 -7pm Mike Morris will give a gallery talk at 5:45 pm ARK is a…Continue Reading Hawn Gallery presents: ARK: Featuring New Experimental 35 MM Film by Mike Morris