Interpretations 2024 – online exhibitions
MA students from the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies are curating nine new online exhibitions using a range of open access collections.
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A Cosmic Enlightenment: Thomas Wright’s Lunar Legacy
This exhibition introduces the pioneering work of English astronomer and instrument maker, Thomas Wright, with a view to rediscover the wonders of the galaxy through the 18th century Enlightenment lens.
After Dark: Night out
Curated by a group of MA students from the University of Leeds, After Dark: Night Out is a virtual exhibition inspired by the evocative nightlife artwork in the Art Institute of Chicago’s collection.
An Ongoing Journey
This online exhibition is curated by a group of four MA students from the University of Leeds using the Wellcome Collection.
Earth Optimism: Nature Speaks to Those Who Listen
Curated by a group of four MA students from the University of Leeds, this exhibition focuses on the notion of Earth Optimism, telling a story to guide us from a state of anxiety towards one of hope.
Flying high in style: Women’s fashion in aviation through the ages
An online exhibition created through collaboration by Leeds MA students, Flying high in style explores women’s fashion in the American aviation Industry throughout the 20th century.
Lacing the History
Lacing The History is a virtual art exhibition curated by MA students from the University of Leeds. Inspired by the online collection at the Yale Center for British Art, this digital installation features a range of objects surrounding the topic of lace, including portraits, prints and lace samples, between the 16th and 20th centuries.
Reclaiming Her Story: Female Practice in Art across the World
Using the collection of The Getty Museum in Los Angeles, this exhibition dives into the work of female artists who made waves through their creative persistence such as Georgia O’Keefe, Yoko Ono and Maya Lin.
Same thing, two stories: symbols of power dynamics
A curatorial team of four MA students from the University of Leeds have used collections from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to create a new online exhibition.
Spilling the Tea: How stereotypes of modern female gossip emerged from Georgian tea parties
Curated by four MA students from the University of Leeds, the exhibition examines fine art and objects from tea parties. It aims to provoke the audience to reconsider biased representations of women’s communication over time.