A new exhibit curated by The University of Toledo art students and on display at the Toledo Museum of Art, takes a critical look at how museum collections represent works by marginalized artists and the fluidness of identity.
Titled “Contrary Bodies,” the exhibit was developed by 15 students as part of their concentration classes in graphic and interactive design and art museum practice. More than a year of research, collaboration and communication between the students and faculty members went into the exhibit.
The exhibit “Contrary Bodies” was developed by nine students as part of their concentration classes in graphic and interactive design and art museum practice.
All artwork in “Contrary Bodies” is from the museum’s permanent collection and features artists and subjects that are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color), women and members of the LGBTQA+ community.
“Viewers can experience a collection of art that speaks for itself — rather than being pigeonholed or being forced into participating in someone else’s categories of identity,” said Oliver Brown, a senior art history student.
“Contrary Bodies” is available to view now through Sunday, July 3.
