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Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987)Crosses, 1982Polaroid4.25 x 3.375 in.The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.(c) The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Going into ArtMate this year, I was incredibly excited- and mainly because I knew the galleries had several Andy Warhol polaroids in their collection. The idea that I, a student, had the opportunity to borrow a piece created by such an iconic artist like Andy Warhol was astounding to me. I had already seen many of his polaroids during the galleries curation of Living Ghosts in the Cunningham Theatre and couldn't wait to put one...

Meet Gaby Sanclimenti, one of our amazing new interns on staff at the Van Every/Smith Galleries! Gaby Sanclimenti is a Sophomore at Davidson College from Doylestown, PA. Gaby is currently studying Psychology. Learn more about Gaby: Why did you want to intern at the art gallery? "I've always enjoyed spending time in creative, self-expressive places. I'm excited to learn more about and further appreciate fine art this semester." Who is your favorite artist? Why? "This is probably not the answer you're looking for, but the first thing that comes to mind is Charles Schulz and his Peanuts cartoons. I know...

Living in the present age of capitalist and industrial markets, we seem to be drifting away from the land. It is so easy now to just swipe a card at the grocery and receive processed food. So we often take for granted how food is grown and instead think of it as merely products for our consumption. We forget that each food item on the shelf has its own story, whether it be its adventure through the capitalist market or its relationship with the land and those who cultivated it. For the past half year, I have witnessed the growth...

歌川 (Utagawa) 国貞 (Kunisada) (Japanese, 1786-1865)Untitled, ca. 1950Woodblock on paper20.5 x16.5 in.Gift of John A. Welsh III, Class of 1959 This Untitled piece of art by 歌川 (Utagawa) 国貞 (Kunisada) hangs above my bed and is the first thing you see upon entering the room. This woodblock piece from the 1800’s was a gift to Davidson College from John A. Welsh III, Class of 1959. I picked this piece because of its cool muted colors that contrast very well with all the warmness of my room. In this piece you can see two female beauties which is a characteristic of...

Meet Oliver Poduschnick one of our amazing returning interns on staff at the Van Every/Smith Galleries! Oliver Poduschnick is a Sophomore at Davidson College from Middlebury, VT. Oliver is currently studying Economics and Political Science, and has worked in the gallery for the past year. Learn more about Oliver: Did you do anything art related this summer? "I looked at a bunch of art and went to museum's but that was about the extent of my artistic experience this summer." What has even your favorite exhibition during your time at Davidson? “My favorite exhibition is actually the current exhibition in...