We study the art, architecture, and visual culture of the global past and present to understand our world today and create better futures. We adopt a capacious definition of art that explores all human creativity, regardless of race, class, gender, sexuality, age, or ability. Our mission is to expand our field which has entrenched an elitist and exclusionary worldview.
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Smith organizes exhibit at Hillman Library
In September, Teaching Assistant Professor of Museum Studies Deirdre Smith's exhibit "We Hum
Design Studio 2 Students Visit Proposed Development Site in Strip District
On a sunny Saturday in September, ARC 1202 Design Studio 2 met with Riverlife Pittsburgh Director of Planning and Projects Gavin White to tour a proposed development in the Strip District at the corner of Railroad Street and the 31st Str
Art Journal Publishes Article by Alex Taylor on James Rosenquist
The latest edition of Art Journal (Volume 84, 2025) includes Taylor's article titled "Body Count: The Critical Matrices of James Rosenquist’s Growth Plan."