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During this Artist Lecture + Conversation, Ange Altenhofen and T. J. Dedeaux-Norris, two of the artists featured in the 2023 Des Moines Art Center exhibition “Transform Any Room,” introduced their work through a brief slide...
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Join Museum Educator Mia Buch and guest Deshara Bohanna of Design Fetish as they explore the Des Moines Art Center’s exhibition “Transform Any Room.” This episode is truly a delight as Mia and Deshara connect...
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During the 33rd edition of the Des Moines Art Center’s Fingerman Lecture, artist Hank Willis Thomas was interviewed by Dr. Kelly Baum, John and Mary Pappajohn Director. The conversation largely focused on Thomas’ public art...
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Liza Lou visited the Des Moines Art Center on the occasion of her work “Kitchen” (1991-1996) being featured in the exhibition “Transform Any Room” (October 6, 2023 – January 14, 2024). Covering bodies of work...
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Art Center Member Abbie Sawyer applied for My Museum Monday, suspecting that it would be a magical experience. She had performed music in a gallery space before and knew this was a great opportunity to...
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Non-profits like the Art Center depend on the generosity of people, governments, organizations, foundations, and corporations. However, generosity is never guaranteed—indeed, generosity would not be generosity if it were compelled or mandated. That puts the...
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Art Center Member Jane always wanted to be in a museum by herself. When she learned about the My Museum Monday program, and realized that her birthday landed on a Monday, it seemed like the...
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Join Museum Educator Mia Buch and guest Nathan Spalding of Sadboy Ceramics as they explore the Des Moines Art Center’s exhibition “Underneath Everything.” A must-listen, this episode is filled with playful and empathetic authentic experiences...
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Art Center Member Victoria Herring has a passion for photography and applied to My Museum Monday to take advantage of the empty galleries to get the perfect shot. Victoria was interested in the architecture of...
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Throughout the galleries of the Des Moines Art Center, you will find endless inspiration in the form of artful objects on view and the contemporary ideas surrounding them. Recently, a new group of inspired works...
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