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Students in the Skidmore College geosciences lab course “Earth Systems Science” examine and discuss artworks that fit into three categories: the Earth as subject, the Earth as medium or material, and the Earth as canvas. Students then create a piece of artwork that fit within those three categories.
Inspired by the exhibition 3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964-1980
The Tang Pattern Project celebrates the Museumβs 20th anniversary. Organized by Head of Design Jean Tschanz-Egger, past and current Tang Design Interns created patterns inspired by the Museumβs exhibition and event history.