Davidson College Art Galleries

This year the Van Every/Smith Galleries are excited to have two Mellon-funded internship positions for “Stories Yet to be Told: Race, Racism, and Accountability on Campus,” an initiative that will… Continue reading “Stories Yet to be Told” Intern Introduction – Maya Tetali

David Hilliard (American, b.1964)Norm’s Birthday, 2001Four panel Chromogenic print40″ x 120″Gift of John Andrew MacMahon, Class of 1995 David Hilliard is known for his multi-panel panoramic photographs, where each image… Continue reading Seen in Storage: David Hilliard

Learn more about From Pandemic to Protests, an exhibition drawn fully from our permanent art collection, through some of our recent press. Maya Tetali ’21 wrote about From Pandemic to… Continue reading Learn More About Our Current Exhibition!

Name and hometown?Isabel Smith (she/her/hers). St. Augustine, Florida.  Class year and major/minor?Class of 2024. Undecided but intended Communication Studies major, Gender and Sexuality Studies minor. Did you do anything this… Continue reading New Intern Introduction – Isabel Smith

Ellen MuellerResist in Place (still), 2019Digital Video, 0:01:54On loan from the Artist On view in the E. Craig Wall, Jr. Academic Center from October 4 – November 21st, 2020. Please note: All… Continue reading Seen on Campus: Ellen Mueller

Philippe Halsman (American, 1906-1979)Anna Maria Alberghetti, 1961PhotographGift of F.A.P.A. II Philippe Halsman’s passion for photography began at age fifteen when he found an old camera of his father’s in the… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Philippe Halsman

Name and hometown?Gabi Sarussi and I’m from Scottsdale, Arizona Class year and major/minor?I’m a senior Economics major and Studio Art minor. Did you do anything this summer or during quarantine… Continue reading New Intern Introduction – Gabi Sarussi

Louise Nevelson (American, 1899-1988)Reflections IV, 1983Color etching, aquatint, and screenprint49.25 x 40.25 in inGift of Carol Quillen, Davidson College President, and George McLendon I first learned about Louise Nevelson’s works… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Louise Nevelson

This semester we are excited to welcome a group of new interns to the Van Every/Smith Galleries! We’ll be introducing them every week through this New Intern Intro series. First… Continue reading New Intern Introduction – Claire Begalla

Barbara Morgan (American, 1900 – 1992)Martha Graham, Letter to the World, 1940Gelatin silver print10 X 13 in.Gift of Martin Blumenthal The photograph Martha Graham, Letter to the World is art… Continue reading Seen on Campus: Barbara Morgan

Barbara Morgan (American, 1900 – 1992)Martha Graham, Lamentation (Oblique), 1935Gelatin silver print19.5 X 15.5 in.Gift of Martin Blumenthal Martha Graham was a pioneer maker and is accredited to establishing the… Continue reading Seen on Campus: Barbara Morgan

Christo (American, Bulgarian-born, 1935-2020)Wrapped Monument to Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, 1970Colored photolithography on cardboard14.5 x 19.5 inOn loan from John Andrew MacMahon, Class of 1995 Christo’s Wrapped Monument… Continue reading Seen on Campus: Christo and Michelle Van Parys

Ezra WubeMela, 2011Stop motion animation using paper clips, 1:41On loan from the Artist On view in the E. Craig Wall, Jr. Academic Center from August 16 – October 3, 2020.… Continue reading Seen on Campus: “Mela” by Ezra Wube

Andrew CaldwellFearful Fascination, 2019Lens-based new media incorporating still and moving images, 3D and motion graphics techniques, 2:00On loan from the Artist On view in the E. Craig Wall, Jr. Academic Center from… Continue reading Seen on Campus: “Fearful Fascination” by Andrew Caldwell

Epiphany Knedler810 Dickinson Avenue, 2018Video, 0:06On loan from the Artist On view in the E. Craig Wall, Jr. Academic Center from August 16 – October 3, 2020. Please note: All… Continue reading Seen on Campus: “810 Dickinson Avenue” by Epiphany Knedler

We are excited to present AN ENVIRONMENT ENDURED curated by Adrienne Lee ’21 and Emilie Hoke ’21. This exhibition features works from the Van Every/Smith Galleries Permanent Art Collection that encompass “environment.”… Continue reading Student Curation: Preview of “An Environment Endured”

Growing up in Alabama, Bethany Collins never bought the argument that “Dixie” was an innocent song of Southern nostalgia. She found the song guilty of celebrating a South that battled… Continue reading New Artwork Commissioned for Davidson College from Bethany Collins

Alma LeivaSurvival map for the outsider (Mapa de supervivencia para el forastero), 2015Animation, 3:55On loan from the Artist On view in the E. Craig Wall, Jr. Academic Center from August 16… Continue reading Seen on Campus: Survival Map For The Outsider (Mapa de Supervivencia para el Forastero) by Alma Leiva

Nancy Baker (American, b. 1951)Eating Mist II, 2016Pigment prints, glitter, Mylar and acrylic on hand and laser cut paper, museum board43 x 33 x 3 in.Gallery Purchase during the 2016… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Nancy Baker

All of the photographs in this blog post are on view in our current exhibition, From Pandemic to Protests: Visualizing Social Isolation and Social Injustices through the Davidson College Art… Continue reading Seen on Campus: Alvin C. Jacobs

All the photographs mentioned in this blog post are currently on view in the E. Craig Wall, Jr. Academic Center. The building is open to current students, faculty, and staff… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Joshua White

Hagit Barkai (Israeli) All Stories: End with Peak, 2011 Oil on Canvas 78″ x 52.25″ x 1.75″ Gift of Lydia Lorenzin, in memory of Tomm Lorenzin, Class of 1992 As… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Hagit Barkai

William Hogarth (English, 1697-1764)The Sleeping Congregation1762Etching and Engraving26.5 x 21 in.Gift of John A. Welsh, Class of 1959 William Hogarth was an English painter, printmaker, and satirist renowned for his… Continue reading Seen in Storage – William Hogarth

Patrick Caulfield (British, 1936-2005)Small Window at NightScreenprint39.5 x 29.25 in.Gift of Fred Nederlander Patrick Caulfield was an English painter and printmaker renown for his bold paintings that often incorporated elements… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Patrick Caulfield

Cheryl Haines Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly, 2019 Documentary, FOR-SITE Foundation film 1 hour 16 minutes After much anticipation, the award-winning documentary film Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly is now available for audiences to… Continue reading Ai Weiwei’s Documentary

Sze Tsung Leong (British-Mexican-American, b. 1970)Xinjiekou, Xaunwu District, Nanjing, 2004, From the series History Images, 2004Chromogenic print40 x 80 inGift of John Andrew MacMahon ‘95 During Spring 2020, I took… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Sze Tsung Leong

Through support of the Justice, Equality and Community Grant, Bethany Collins is the 2019-2020 Public Humanities Practitioner-in-Residence at Davidson College. While many institutions continue to struggle with their past in… Continue reading Sneak Peek of “Dixie’s Land” by Bethany Collins

Katyayani Singh (1998, Indian)I’m Sleeping, 2018Progressive Video Gift of Charlotte and Alan Artus I’m Sleeping speaks volumes in this moment and couldn’t be a better piece to investigate right now!… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Kat Singh

Introducing rising senior Emilie Hoke, who is enhancing our collections this summer. While working from Raleigh, NC, she listens to chill Spotify playlists. Name: Emilie Hoke (she/her/hers) Major: Environmental Studies… Continue reading Summer Intern Introductions

Steven Gagnon (American, b. 1973)The Dollar Spangled Banner, 2001Serigraph collaged with one-dollar bills12 x 16 in.Gift of James G. Pepper, Class of 1965 Steven Gagnon, born in 1973, grew up… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Steven Gagnon

Meet rising senior Adrienne Lee! She is working from North Carolina on our exhibitions this summer after recently defeating bed bugs! Name: Adrienne Lee (she/her/hers) Major/Minor: Studio Art major, Neuroscience… Continue reading Summer Intern Introductions

Meet rising senior Sebi, who is interning with us this summer and working with our upcoming exhibitions. He is probably listening to music right now while working remotely from Bethesda,… Continue reading Summer Intern Introductions

Next up is rising junior Michaela Gibbons, who is doing PR and marketing for us this summer! While working from home in Guilford, CT, she listens to podcasts, such as… Continue reading Summer Intern Introductions

Susan Harbage Page (American, b.1959)Bra (Brasier),from the portfolio Borders and Belonging (2011)Color inkjet print on cotton rag paper17″ x 22″Gallery Purchase This past semester I had the privilege to study… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Susan Harbage Page

Mikael Chukwuma Owunna, 4 Queer African Women in the Snow, 2017, Inkjet print on Kodak Pro Endura, gloss finish,24 x 36 in.Gallery Purchase Mikael Chukwuma Owunna, a Nigerian-Swedish American photographer… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Mikael Chukwuma Owunna

Jen Ray (American, b.1970)Untitled, 2008Limited edition inkjet print23 7/8 x 31 1/2 in. Gallery Purchase Having interned in the gallery for the past four years, I’ve been a part of… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Jen Ray

Matthew Brandt (American, b. 1982)Gray’s Lake, ID 7, from Lakes and Reservoirs series, 2013Unique Chromogenic print soaked in Gray’s Lake water72″ x 105″Gift of John Andrew MacMahon, Class of 1995… Continue reading Seen in Storage – Matthew Brandt

Olivia Crumm (American)The World is Breathing, 2017HD videoGallery Purchase Olivia Crumm uses her camera to capture the radiance in subjects some may deem too wearisome to photograph. She was born… Continue reading Seen in Storage: Olivia Crumm

“Like the gardens which she photographs, Geesaman’s pictures are a telling metaphor for our lives as social creatures: a compound of nature and artifice in which pleasure itself becomes an… Continue reading Seen on Campus: Lynn Geesaman

I was immediately attracted to the vibrant colors used and the geometric composition that make up Liz Nielson’s abstract photograph, Fortune Teller. While the image is by no means symmetrical… Continue reading Seen in Storage – Liz Nielsen

Start your week by meeting our last intern, first-year Kaikai Wang! Though we are sad to end the semester remotely, we can’t wait to see most of you in the… Continue reading Intern Introductions – Kaikai Wang

by Isabelle Sakelaris ’19, April 2019 On Thursday February 7th, I was lucky enough to receive a tour of the President’s House from President Quillen and her husband, Dr. George… Continue reading A Conversation with Davidson College President Carol Quillen

Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988)Evening 9:10, 461 Lenox Avenue19648 ½ x 11 in.CollageGallery Purchase Romare Bearden was a modernist artist known for making collage his primary medium and for depicting the… Continue reading Seen in Storage – Romare Bearden

We hope you are enjoying the first weekend in May! Where I am writing this, it is currently 55 degrees and sunny, so Maine is definitely welcoming spring. Below, read… Continue reading Intern Introductions – Elizabeth Miller

Listen to audio tours of campus sculpture! See photos on our Art on Campus page.

Makayla Binter is a senior Studio Art and Biology double major from Rochester, New York. Unfortunately, Makayla did not get to have her senior exhibition on campus due to COVID-19.… Continue reading Senior Studio Art Major Spotlight: Makayla Binter ’20

Matthew Pillsbury (French-American, b. 1973)Alli and Deirdre Lord, Christine Matheis, et al; The Bachelorette, February 4th, 20042024Platinum printGift of John MacMahon ’95 When looking through Van Every/Smith’s collection, I was… Continue reading Seen in Storage – Matthew Pillsbury

Meet Rebecca Pempek, Class of 2020, who has been working for the Van Every / Smith gallery for her four years at Davidson! Not only is she a dedicated representative… Continue reading Intern Introductions – Rebecca Pempek

We continue our intern introductions with senior Elizabeth Young – you may recognize her from past posts she has authored about standout pieces in our collection! Hometown: Seattle, WA Major/Minor:… Continue reading Intern Introductions – Elizabeth Young