Steve Anderson, “Reality Frictions” (2024), 68 min. Holly Willis, “Dissolving Cinema,” film still, 2023.

29 Oct 2024    

Final Fall Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lectures feature Willis, Anderson

Lincoln, Neb.—The Fall Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture Series will conclude with two lectures featuring Holly Willis, chair of the Media Arts+Practice Division in the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California, and Steve Anderson, a scholar-practitioner working at the intersection of media, history, technology and culture.

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Assistant Professor of Art History Katie Anania has published her first book, "Out of Paper: Drawing, Environment, and the Body in 1960s America."

22 Oct 2024    By Kathe C. Andersen

Anania's book examines how U.S. artists used paper in the 60s

Lincoln, Neb.--Katie Anania, assistant professor of art history in the School of Art, Art History & Design, has published her first book, “Out of Paper: Drawing, Environment, and the Body in 1960s America.” The book was released Oct. 15 by Yale University Press.

Anania will have a launch event for the book at First Friday, Nov. 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Francie and Finch Bookstore, 130 S. 13th St. in Lincoln.

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A still from Brian Garbrecht’s “3 Films: In Memory.” Graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts studio art program in the School of Art, Art History & Design will host their annual Open Studios and Raffle on Friday, Nov. 1 from 5-8 p.m. in Richards Hall and Woods Art Building. Twenty artists will participate.

11 Oct 2024    

MFA Open Studios is Nov. 1

Lincoln, Neb.--Graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) studio art program in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will host their annual Open Studios and Raffle on Friday, Nov. 1 from 5-8 p.m. in Richards Hall and Woods Art Building.

The event is free and open to the public. 

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An aide to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi adjusts a row of flags in front of a painting of George Washington at the U.S. Capitol, preparing for Democratic leaders to speak after the vote on December 18, 2019, to impeach President Donald Trump the first time. The House impeached the president for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress for trying to get Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden. © Louie Palu. Two activists wear beaked masks like doctors wore in the 17th century during times of plague, seeking to draw the attention of spectators around Capitol Hill. Their message: Refusing to be vaccinated will prolong the COVID-19 pandemic. On the same day, two House subcommittees held a joint hearing titled “Disinformation Nation: Social Media’s Role in Promoting Extremism and Misinformation.” © Louie Palu.

09 Oct 2024    

Photographer, filmmaker Louie Palu to speak at UNL Oct. 17

Lincoln, Neb.—Photographer and filmmaker Louie Palu will present a lecture on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Palu is a special visiting artist supported by the UNL Research Council and will be hosted by Hixson-Lied Professor of Art (photography) Dana Fritz in the School of Art, Art History & Design.

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Matt Belk, “Blidö,” acrylic airbrush on layered gesso, 2024. Matt Belk

02 Oct 2024    

Alumnus Belk returns for Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture Oct. 16

Lincoln, Neb.—Contemporary wildlife painter and School of Art, Art History & Design alumnus Matt Belk will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lecture is free and open to the public.

The School of Art, Art History & Design’s Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series brings notable artists, scholars and designers to Nebraska each semester to enhance the education of students.

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The work of (top to bottom, left to right) Alex Renbarger, Ani Sargsyan, Dominique Ellis, Sara Alfieri, Charlotte Middleton, Daniel Garcia, Grace Worden, and Emmanuel Asamoah, are among the work featured in the exhibition “A Memorable Toast” at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery. Courtesy photo.

01 Oct 2024    

‘A Memorable Toast’ exhibit features Nebraska MFA student work

Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design presents “A Memorable Toast,” a group exhibition featuring work from the 20 graduate students in its Master of Fine Arts program.

The exhibition will be on display in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery from Oct. 14-Nov. 1. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. A closing reception will be held on Friday, Nov. 1 from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery.

Participating artists include:

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Raymond Thompson, Jr. Raymond Thompson, Jr., “Portal #110.958, Railroad Junction, New Bern, North Carolina, 2023, 30” x 24”, digital inkjet print.

18 Sep 2024    

Thompson presents Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist lecture Oct. 2

Lincoln, Neb.—Raymond Thompson, Jr., an interdisciplinary artist, educator and visual journalist, will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lecture is free and open to the public.

The School of Art, Art History & Design’s Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series brings notable artists, scholars and designers to Nebraska each semester to enhance the education of students.

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 Norwich Bookstore, 2010. Cassandra Pfeifer

11 Sep 2024    

Pfeifer presents next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist lecture Sept. 25

Lincoln, Neb.—Cassandra Pfeifer, an English instructor at Mid-Plains Community College in McCook, Nebraska, will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15. The lecture is free and open to the public.

The School of Art, Art History & Design’s Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series brings notable artists, scholars and designers to Nebraska each semester to enhance the education of students. 

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Janhavi Khemka, “Chatai,” six-color Woodcut print and Plywood platform, 72” x 48” x 2”, 2021. Janhavi Khemka

04 Sep 2024    

Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist fall series begins Sept. 18

Lincoln, Neb.—Six artists will be presenting Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar lectures this fall in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design. The series begins with interdisciplinary artist Janhavi Khemka on Sept. 18.

The School of Art, Art History & Design’s Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series brings notable artists, scholars and designers to Nebraska each semester to enhance the education of students. 

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Left to right:  Andy and Virginia Belser, Dayana Corredor and Francisco Souto, and Karen and Robert Duncan at the opening of “Personal Structures” as part of the Venice Biennale. Photo by ReportArch|Andrea Ferro Photography.

22 Aug 2024    

Souto exhibits at Venice Biennale

Lincoln, Neb.--Francisco Souto, Cather Professor of Art and Director of the School of Art, Art History & Design, attended the opening of the 2024 Venice Biennale in April, where he is exhibiting his work.

The Venice Biennale is an international cultural exhibition hosted in Venice, Italy, by the Biennale Foundation and includes art and architecture exhibitions, as well as music, dance and film festivals.

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