Floating Garden: Public Art Pages
The University Art Collection website has a series of new pages dedicated to public art projects across the University. Over the summer, artist-duo Ben Cain and Tina Gverović installed the […]
Researching from Home
Following the latest Government restrictions, we have been thinking about how we can be as useful as we can to our researchers. While we will be continuing to provide access […]
Update: November Opening
Following the latest Government regulations in response to the coronavirus pandemic, The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) will close to the public at 5pm on Wednesday 4 November 2020 […]
Teaching with Collections
We are publishing details of the many options available for University of Reading staff who wish to teach with collections. There is a new guide here. Options include: – Using […]
From Sea Creatures to Slogans: Game-playing with Bob and Roberta Smith RA
Written by Dr Naomi Lebens, Curator of the University of Reading’s Art Collection. Originally posted on Reading Museum‘s blog on 8th June 2020. ANIMAL: World Art Journeys is not an exhibition in […]
Digital Access to Art Collections
Today, we are publishing our plans to increase digital access to our collections. There is a new digital access guide here. During the lockdown, we have continued to make available […]
Update on Coronavirus
Update: 11th August 2020 We are delighted to announce that on Tuesday the 8th of September, the Art Collections Study Room will reopen for visitors! This also includes the Museum […]
Summer Job Opportunities
Update:Â Given the change in circumstances that COVID-19 has created, we’re going to postpone this exhibition until the Autumn. We’ll re-advertise these positions asap. A massive apology to those who have […]