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Pop-Up’s
The Pop-Up Library program began in 2018 often collaborating with Blaffer Art Museum to introduce students to two campus resources.
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Two brand new exhibitions featuring items from the Kenneth Franzheim II Rare Books Room are now on view at the William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design, and Art Library.
On display in the first floor display vitrine there are several furniture catalogs by the iconic furniture company, Herman Miller. Some of the items on display include a brochure for the Eames lounge chair, modular seating catalog, a digital look into The Herman Collection (1955), and more.
Additionally in the Mezzanine display case there are six plates from 450 Años de Lucha: Homenaje al Pueblo Mexicano (1960) (450 Years of Struggle: Homage to the Mexican People ) published by the Taller de Gráfica Popular. The plates depict important moments and figures in Mexico’s history, such as Cuauhtémoc and Benito Juarez.
The new exhibitions will be on view until the end of the Fall semester.
This June the Architecture, Design, and Art Library is celebrating Pride Month with a new book display! All books available for check-out.
This week’s book display is themed after Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Browse through a selection of curated books celebrating artists & architects from Asian & Pacific Islander backgrounds. All book available to check-out.
This week’s book display is themed after Jewish American Heritage Month. Browse through a selection of curated books celebrating artists & architects of Jewish background. Then scan the QR Code to view a complimentary Virtual Pop-Up Library.
The Architecture, Design, and Art Library
present
Virtual Pop-Up Library
Browse through a selection of curated art books celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month. Then visit the Architecture, Design, and Art Library for a complimentary book exhibition featuring artists & architects of Jewish background. Those that follow us on social media will WIN a prize!
The ADA Library, Blaffer Art Museum, and UH Student Center
present:
Pop-Up Art Library + Studio Sessions + Stress Free Finals Kickoff
Find us at the Stress Free Finals Kickoff in partnership with the Student Center and Blaffer Art Museum. You can browse through a selection of curated art books then participate in a fun art-making activity. There will be free tote bags, mugs, ice cream and much more!
Time: 11am – 1:30pm
Location: Student Center Plaza
About
Pop-Up’s
The Pop-Up Library program began in 2018 in collaboration with Blaffer Art Museum to introduce students to two campus resources. Each pop-up consists of curated art books and featured catalogs for sale.
First Friday Studio Sessions
Blaffer Art Museum offers Studio Sessions the first Thursday of every month during the fall and spring semesters. Students are invited to join drop-in tours and hands-on activities to better connect with current exhibitions. The Blaffer regularly partners with the William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design, and Art Library to a host a pop-up at each event where students can check out art books and supplies.
This event is free and open to all students
More on Stress Free Finals Kickoff.
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Celebrate Earth Day with the Architecture, Design, and Art Library by checking-out our new book exhibit on Sustainable Design! All books available for loan.
The Architecture, Design, and Art Library would like to honor the legacy of Raymond Brochstein by sharing an interview archived in the UH Digital Library.
The interview took place in 2015 between Mr. Brochstein and David Bucek from the series Building Houston. He discusses the history discusses the history of his family, business, Rice University campus architecture, and the City of Houston’s built environment.
Watch the interview below.
The last speakers in the 2021-2022 Books and Bytes series are Tom Diehl, associate professor of Architecture at Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design and graphic designer Eric Dowding. They will speak about the creation of Diehl’s newest book Internal: Developing Informed Architectural Languages.
When: April 13, 2022
Time: 6pm
Where: Virtual
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 972 8012 6319
Passcode: 571741
https://zoom.us/j/97280126319?pwd=aUVoTXU4NXZsNktHc3E3ZE90N3pJZz09
The ADA Library, Blaffer Art Museum and B.A.M.S.A
present:
Pop-Up Library & Studio Sessions + RED BLOCK BASH Apr 7
Pop-Up Art Library & Studio Sessions + BAMSA’S RED BLOCK BASH
RED BLOCK BASH is a multidisciplinary celebration of the arts featuring student performances from various organizations. There will also be fun tours, art making activities, prizes, giveaways, and selection of curated art books from the Pop-Up Library booth.
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Fine Arts Courtyard
This event is free and open to the public
Pop-Up’s
The Pop-Up Library program began in 2018 in collaboration with Blaffer Art Museum and the William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design, and Art Library to introduce students to two campus resources. Each pop-up consists of curated art books and featured catalogs for sale.
Studio Sessions
Blaffer Art Museum offers Studio Sessions the first Thursday of every month during the fall and spring semesters. Students are invited to join drop-in tours and hands-on activities to better connect with current exhibitions. The Blaffer regularly partners with the William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design, and Art Library to a host a pop-up at each event where students can check out art books and supplies.
Blaffer Art Museum Student Association
The Blaffer Art Museum Student Association (BAMSA) was founded in 2005 with the goal to increase student participation in the museum community, enabling students to enrich their educational experience and the museum to reach an important audience. Today, BAMSA builds a creative community open to students across disciplines that sparks students’ quest for knowledge and pursuit of artistic endeavors.
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