Meet Akshay Thakur, the ArtNow 2019 winner of Best in Show for his mixed media piece America Behind Bars. Akshay attended Prospect High School in Saratoga and graduated in 2020. He now attends UC Berkley and is double majoring in Economics and Data Science. Art is still a big part of his life. In this blog post, Akshay shares what it was like to be a part of ArtNow and how it has impacted his life and art practice.
Read moreArtNow 2021: Good Trouble & Activist Art
In this blog post, our Executive Director Ami Davis shares some thoughts on the ArtNow 2021 theme Good Trouble and situates highlights from the exhibition into a larger conversation about activist art in our nation over the decades. We pause to reflect on the role of art as a vehicle for social change in the past and present moment.
Read moreMeet Robynn Smith: Print Day in May!
16mm, solarplate etching
Take a moment to enjoy this audio interview with artist Robynn Smith, where she tells us all about her practice and Print Day in May. Robynn Smith has been part of NUMU exhibitions and programs and is one of the many artists that make up NUMU’s vibrant community.
Print Day in May is coming up soon! It is a global event that takes place in both public and private spaces worldwide. Anyone can participate by making a print anywhere on May 1, 2021, Participants can post their work on a number of social media outlets and our website. In this strange time of social restrictions, Print Day in May is an inspiring and safe way to stay connected with thousands of people, all doing what they love to do, at the same time.
Read moreWelcome to our NU Blog
Welcome to NUMU’s NU blog, a regular behind-the-scenes look at all things NUMU!
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