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“From the earth around us”: discussing Garysburg Trapper’s Lodge with steward Mike Spriggs

10 / 2 / 2024

“My whole life was digging in the earth…That's when I really learned something about the earth, by digging deeper and deeper. Each layer is like anoth…

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Seymour Rosen: Inclusive Curator

08 / 28 / 2024

In one of my undergraduate classes at Utah State University, we looked at arts and museums participation statistics. We talked about how many people h…

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Remembering Jim Bowsher

07 / 15 / 2024

Jim Bowsher, the creator of the Temple of Tolerance in Wapakoneta, Ohio, was a man of many interests, talents, and friends. After hearing of his passi…

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Recently Added Environments

David Rousseau's Model City

Belle Plaine, Kansas

Meta Dobson's House

Tucson, Arizona

Metropolitan Rockitorium

Pittsford, New York

Tool Fence

Oklahoma

Buildings of Junk

Wilson, Kansas

Hans Jorgensen's House

Lincoln, Kansas

The Playhouse

Rockingham, North Carolina

I Buy Anything Company

St. Joseph, Missouri

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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!

 

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