JANUARY 29, 2024 – JUNE 3, 2024 | SMATHERS LIBRARY GALLERY
The Learning and Labor of the Blind
The debate over the education of the blind should not be considered solely as a competition between ideas or technologies. The materials in this exhibit contain compelling stories to tell about the lived experience of blind people during the 19th century, from the traces of use left by readers to the accounts of blind students and professionals who lived, studied, and encountered the biases of their times. Curated by Neil Weijer & Laken Brooks.
May 15, 2024 – October, 29 2024 | SMATHERS LIBRARY LOBBY
Museum Wonderlands in Children’s Literature
Children’s books introduce readers to museums through colorful illustrations and creative dialogue. They present museums as a place for exploration, discovery, and cultural acknowledgment. Curated by Jorge Arcia under the guidance of Lourdes Santamaría-Wheeler.