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    Black History Month – Celebrating Black Artists

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 7, 2023
    written by Elisabet Ingibergsson

    February is Black History Month and we are celebrating the work and lives of Black artists. 

    Throughout history, the creative contributions of Black artists and countless ethnic groups have been obscured and often overlooked by the art world. The art and artefacts of a society tell a story; it can also encourage inspiration, mobilisation and healing. Black art gives voice to those previously silenced celebrating the beauty and triumph of Black culture.

    These selections from our collections explore both the history of Black Art but also the new generation of artists and illustrators making their mark.

    E-book link
    This book is found at the Edmonton Public Library

    For the younger reader

    • Black Artists Shaping the World – This book is an introduction to contemporary artists from Africa and of African descent for young readers.
    • Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment – A visit to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC changes the life of young Parker when she views Michelle Obama’s portrait.

    Visit our in-person displays

    Drop by our Black History Month book displays at our library locations. From African literature, the lives and accomplishments of Black scientists, and Black authors – there is lots to choose from ! Participating library locations: Augustana Library, Bibliothèque Saint-Jean, Cameron Library , Rutherford Library, Scott Health Sciences and Weir Law Library.

    Explore our database collections 

    For background research and historical context, I turned to our Art and Design library guide. I found links to suggested art and design databases such as the Getty Library Catalog (open access!) and Oxford Art Online.  Another useful library guide – Equity, Diversity, & Inclusivity: Black Studies . While searching for more information about Black Canadian Artists, I came across this open access database: Canadian Women Artists History Initiative, Concordia University (Montréal, Qc)

    Beyond the Library

    Enjoy a virtual (or in person) visit to these Canadian art exhibits:

    • Portraits of Resilience in the Rutherford Library galleria! (Feb1-28/2023) Showing the works of Elsa Robinson and Faith Abimbola – Curated by: Dr Philomina Okeke-Ihejirika & Eric Awuah
    • Honouring Canada’s Black Artists This presentation of the work of Black Canadian artists at the Senate honours their substantial contribution to the visual arts in Canada and to the understanding of our diversity and societal interactions. They even have a virtual tour!
    • Black Art Matters This online exhibition celebrates the works of fourteen Black Canadian artists — historical and contemporary—to help change the conversation and build a multi-vocal narrative. 
    • 5 Artists 1 Love 2023  Much closer to home, the Art Gallery of Alberta presents an annual Black History Month celebration of the artistic vibrancy and range of Edmonton’s African-Canadian communities. The goal is to promote emerging and established artists, develop global African arts and cultures, and celebrate African-Canadian brilliance.

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    As always, if you are in need of help with any of your library searches… ASK US! 

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  • Exciting Literary Locales – Virtual Book Display

    by Guest Author January 10, 2023
    by Guest Author January 10, 2023

    Our student colleague Lothian Taylor shares her “great escapes” book suggestions. Lothian is a student in the University of Alberta Masters of Library and Information Studies program, and also works at our library service desk and behind the scenes answering online chat questions! As 2022 was ending, and I was brainstorming this month’s book display, Edmonton was met with a cold snap. While students worked on their final exams and projects, the…

  • 2021 Images of Research Winners

    by Meredith Bratland April 6, 2021
    by Meredith Bratland April 6, 2021

    We are pleased to announce the 2021 Images of Research winners. It was an exceptionally exciting year for winners and a tie for the People’s Choice Award. Congratulations to all! We have a virtual exhibit for everyone to enjoy the finalist and semifinalist images this year that will be live April 7, 2021. First Place Turning Women’s Trauma into Strength Sara Nekounamghadirli MA Faculty: Extension In my research about ohtisiy (a word…

  • Feel-good reads and Favourites

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 11, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 11, 2021

    Do you need a break from your studies? Why not curl up with a good book! Take a mental health break and escape into the pages of one (or more) of these suggested books from our library staff. Happy reading! Click on the “Link to catalogue” caption below the book covers to check on availability and place a hold. Some of these titles also have either e-books, or movie versions and we…

  • 2020 Images of Research Winners

    by Meredith Bratland March 25, 2020
    by Meredith Bratland March 25, 2020

    We are pleased to announce the 2020 Images of Research winners. Congratulations to all! Due to social distancing measures for COVID-19, we are creating a virtual exhibit for everyone to enjoy the finalist and semifinalist images this year – stay tuned. First Place Perspectives of time and adaptation Anna Magdalena Hubmann PhD Philosophy Faculty: ALES, Agricultural Food & Nutritional Science Mirrored close shot of a painted floor at Hewko House, a Ukrainian-Canadian…

  • Living Colours: A Story of Structural Colour in Nature and Science

    by Guest Author January 22, 2020
    by Guest Author January 22, 2020

    In this unique exhibition, you will learn about the phenomena of structural colour and use microscopes to experience how it works in nature. This exhibit highlights how structural colour connects the latest research in science, art and design. It runs from January 30 to March 27 at the Augustana Library. Structural colouration is a phenomena in nature in which colour is obtained through microscopically structured surfaces of living organisms and their connection…

  • Bodies of Data: An Exhibition of Digitized Bodies that Connects Online Database Information and Art

    by Bojan Kumovic September 30, 2019
    by Bojan Kumovic September 30, 2019

    A unique art exhibition opens October 3, 2019 at the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus Library. Marilène Oliver’s art project Bodies of Data uses scientific images of the human body to create stunning works of art. The exhibition will be on display until December 2, 2019. As part of a series of events Leonardo da Vinci, 500 Years Later that celebrates work, achievements and influences of one of the most famous artists…

  • AS IF MATTER, MATTERS – ART EXHIBIT

    by Shawna Manchakowsky April 12, 2019
    by Shawna Manchakowsky April 12, 2019

    Royden Mills has done it again and set up an astonishing exhibit in the Rutherford Galleria and in Rutherford Library South. Undergraduate students, graduate students and local artists have thought about an issue that matters to them and how it is represented in material that we use. The hope is to elicit a response in you, big or small, and figure how we feel about these issues of importance.  Life is short…

  • Climate Change Exhibition

    by Meredith Bratland June 4, 2018
    by Meredith Bratland June 4, 2018

    The libraries hosted a fantastic exhibition this spring in the Rutherford Galleria from April 14 to May 14, 2018. Check out this guest post from Royden Mills, UAlberta Sculpture Instrutor. Curators: Marilène Oliver and Royden Mills, K-Lee FraserSpecial Thanks to:  Stephanie Jonsson, Cambell Wallace, Steve Dixon and Mark Seignor This Exhibition offered energy from the momentum of studio artists who either were studying or have studied in direct connection to the Faculty…

  • The Art of Medicine – On Now at the Scott Library

    by Erin Sanderman April 9, 2018
    by Erin Sanderman April 9, 2018

    Eye-popping artwork is brightening the John W. Scott Health Sciences Library for the month of April. For the fifth year in a row the Scott Library is partnering the Faculty of Medicine (FoM) to present projects created by second year medical students as a part of their Patient Immersion Experiences (PIE). PIE is an initiative wherein medical students are paired with patient mentors to learn how the process of illness and treatment…

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