New gallery showcases intersects identities through art

“Constellations + Cartographies: Black” is the newest gallery on display at the Fine Arts Center. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille The newest exhibit at the University of Rhode Island’s Fine Arts Center displays art that transforms the idea of intersecting identities onto the work we see.  “Constellations + Cartographies: Black” is a two-person exhibition featuring work…

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Art pop-up allows spectators to view Van Gogh’s art in new, immersive way

“Van Gogh: Immersive Experience,” an interactive pop-up gallery that lets you understand the classics of art in a modern way, is a wonderland of beauty.  The exhibit is available through February at The Strand Theater in Boston. The collection lets you step into Van Gogh’s most beloved paintings and experience the art cascading down the…

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University Artist Series opens doors to live audiences with “Make Them Hear You”

Faculty members joined up-and-coming soprano Melissa Joseph for the latest installation in the University Artist Series. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island’s own Rene de la Garza and David Gilliland united with up-and-coming soprano Melissa Joseph for an afternoon of vocal virtuosity last Sunday with the latest installation in the University Artist Series. …

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R.I. students share art of what the ocean means to them in Feinstein exhibit

The Graduate School of Oceanography is showcasing an exhibit at the Providence campus featuring works from a youth and a professional art competition. Photo from uri.edu. Painting is by Anthony Tomaselli. In honor of the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography’s 60th anniversary, the program hosted a Youth Art Competition and Professional Art…

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Art studio department makes changes with new opportunities this semester

With new safety regulations being implemented this semester, the art studio department has transitioned from their usual focus on in-person classwork and active participation into online or hybrid courses to keep students safe this semester. Annu Palakunnathu Matthew has been a professor of photography at the University of Rhode Island for approximately 22 years. Since…

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