Curiosities of the Collection
Molloy Faculty Mentor
Dr. Jenny LaMonica
Presenter Major
Art & Psychology
Presentation Type
Poster
Location
Wilbur 2nd Floor Corridor, Wilbur Arts Building, Molloy University
Start Date
1-5-2026 10:30 AM
End Date
1-5-2026 11:15 AM
Description (Abstract)
Curiosities of the Collection invited undergraduate students to curate an exhibition of the intriguing, overlooked, and unexpected artworks in Molloy University’s permanent art collection. Students selected and located 10-12 artworks each and conducted research on the sociohistorical and cultural contexts of their selections to inform their exhibition texts. In addition to curation and art historical research, students explored the formation of university art collections through donations and institutional preference, as well as how academic art collections reflect a wider perspective of social and aesthetic evolution throughout history. In my poster presentation, I will be focusing on one of my curatorial selections: Rod Ivey, The Hommen, n.d., paint. I will explore the place of diversity in University Art Gallery collections, as various stylistically unique and socioculturally differing artworks reflect the increasing need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the university setting.
Keywords
Diversity, equity, inclusion, DEI, art history, culture, mission integration, curation
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Study
Curiosities of the Collection
Wilbur 2nd Floor Corridor, Wilbur Arts Building, Molloy University
Curiosities of the Collection invited undergraduate students to curate an exhibition of the intriguing, overlooked, and unexpected artworks in Molloy University’s permanent art collection. Students selected and located 10-12 artworks each and conducted research on the sociohistorical and cultural contexts of their selections to inform their exhibition texts. In addition to curation and art historical research, students explored the formation of university art collections through donations and institutional preference, as well as how academic art collections reflect a wider perspective of social and aesthetic evolution throughout history. In my poster presentation, I will be focusing on one of my curatorial selections: Rod Ivey, The Hommen, n.d., paint. I will explore the place of diversity in University Art Gallery collections, as various stylistically unique and socioculturally differing artworks reflect the increasing need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the university setting.
