Art & Art History

Beginning in 2017, through a generous gift from the Frederick Hammersley Foundation, The University of New Mexico's Department of Art launched a program that invites prominent contemporary painters from around the world to live and work in...

Connecting energy practices in New Mexico to the energy policies of Alaska may not necessarily be a logical leap. Introduce the common thread of native, indigenous cultures, however, and the correlation is drawn in a sharper relief. Exploring these...

National debates about historic, sometimes controversial, art on college campuses are opening conversations at The University of New Mexico. The focal point? ‘The Three People’s Murals’ in the historic west wing of Zimmerman Library on UNM’s Main...

The Advanced Interdisciplinary Portfolio in Photography class hosts an opening reception Friday, Nov. 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. to feature work from nine emerging visual UNM student artists. The art show will be located at CFA Downtown Studio 113 4th St.,...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a private investigator, investigating everything from internet stalkers to missing persons? Meet “Jessamyn Jones” a.k.a. Jessamyn Lovell, senior lecturer and visual artist at The University of New Mexico’s...

Patrick Nagatani, an esteemed photographer and educator in the Department of Art and the Art Museum at The University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts, died Friday, Oct. 27. Nagatani was born Aug. 19, 1945 in Chicago, Ill. to Nisei Japanese-American...

The University of New Mexico Art Museum has named Mary Statzer as its new curator of prints and photographs. Statzer has more than 20 years of experience in the field of art, working with artists and in museums, as well as teaching at the college level....

Several programs at The University of New Mexico were ranked in the upcoming issue of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools” for 2018 after surveying more than 1,970 graduate programs in compiling the rankings. Topping the list was...

The University of New Mexico Art Museum has partnered with Albuquerque-based artist Heidi Pollard for an engaging project that explores the lasting influence of Abstract Expressionist artist Adolph Gottlieb on contemporary art. An opening reception and...

The University of New Mexico honors three integral and well-recognized members of the campus community with Honorary Degrees during its 2016 Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m. at Wise Pies Arena aka. The Pit. Honorees...