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‘Beyond Here’ opens at Cantor

An exhibition of photographs that document sweeping 20th-century political, social, and artistic movements across Latin America opened this month at the Cantor Arts Center.

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How to appreciate art when you’re on vacation

If you’ve ever stood in a crowded museum gallery wondering if you were doing it right, these seven tips from Stanford experts will help.

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Light exposure isn’t the only reason paintings fade

New research showing how humidity causes pigments to degrade will help art conservators develop new preservation techniques.

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Meet the spring quarter visiting artists

Dozens of guest artists are coming to the Stanford campus this quarter to entertain, delight, provoke, and shed light on global issues.

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‘Lost Birds’ memorial comes to campus

Artist Todd McGrain’s bird memorial documenting a changing world can now be seen on the Stanford campus. A companion documentary film screening and musical performance are scheduled for Family Weekend.

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The urgent and beautiful work of healing

Artist-scholar Karishma Bhagani’s graduate repertory play about grief and loss is informed by her research on African and South Asian diaspora storytelling.

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Meet Stanford’s 2023 winter quarter guest artists

A striking variety of musicians, writers, and artists will perform on campus this quarter, and many of the events are free.

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Ruth Asawa’s clay masks find a second home at the Cantor

Hundreds of masks created by the sculptor Ruth Asawa of her friends and family are on view to the public for the first time.

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Students take over the Art Gallery

Student artwork will be on display at the Stanford Art Gallery for the 8th Annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition through Dec. 9.

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Portraits at Cantor bring visibility to trans communities

LJ Roberts’ solo exhibition of embroidered portraits at the Cantor Arts Center illustrates how politics, culture, and identity manifest in visible and subtle ways.

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