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Papua New Guinea, a Pacific Island nation-state, is home to a remarkable diversity of grand artistic traditions. This exhibition, featuring artifacts from the Museum's own collections, explores the arts of several regions, and illustrates over half a century of change in design, media, and audience. Of special significance is discussion of artistic developments sparked by the country's independence in 1975. Visitors to the exhibit are introduced to the artistic traditions of Papua New Guinea and the ways that familiar emblems of community distinction are used and transformed to present provocative aesthetic commentary on the cultural, political, and economic struggles of an emerging nation.
The Spurlock Museum’s changing exhibits are made possible through a gift from Allan C. and Marlene S. Campbell and supported in part by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
Location: Campbell Gallery, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, ILJoin the Museum staff for gallery explorations, refreshments, and an introductory gallery talk by exhibit curator Professor Janet Keller.
Location: Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, ILThe Spurlock Museum joins Smithsonian Magazine in its fifth annual Museum Day. During this event, hundreds of museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors.
Some of the participating institutions, like the Spurlock Museum, have daily free admission. To gain free entry to museums regularly charging admission, attendees must present Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Admission Card. The card is available in the September 2009 issue of Smithsonian magazine and from the Smithsonian’s Museum Day website (external link). A list of participating venues and further information can also be found on this site.
Location: Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL