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SPACES is dedicated to the study, documentation, and preservation of art environments and self-taught artistic activity.
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Off the Walls: Seymour Rosen’s Documentation of Social Justice Murals in Los Angeles
05 / 8 / 2025
Thank you to SPACES Archives spring semester 2025 intern Lili Alderson for preparing this blog post while she worked on digitizing Seymour Rosen's vas…
The Impermanent Collection: Some of Mary Nohl’s Short-Lived Sculptures
01 / 9 / 2025
Being in an artist-built environment is all-consuming; however, if you have never been to one before, it can be hard to conceptualize just how immersi…
Balancing Preservation And Utilization Of Artist-Built Environments:The Case Of Detroit
11 / 20 / 2024
Intrigued by the nature of artist-built environments, how they are conceived, what they become, their impact and connection with the public and the co…
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Although primarily known as a documentary photographer, Rosen explored his creativity by casting a wide net; among other genres, he produced photograms, happenings, installation art, and a broad range of photographic expression. Take a look at his artwork here!
