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On View Joana Vasconcelos
On view through 2022
Gold chromed baby bottle and shiny red breast pump flange.
On View Designing Motherhood
June 11–December 18, 2022
On View Ghost of a Dream
On view through 2022
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In Designing Motherhood contemporary artworks and medical devices designed to facilitate reproductive health are intermingled in the gallery to give a comprehensive look at human reproduction.⁠ ⁠ We are thrilled to share the work of @jesstdugan ‘07. In 2011, the artist began an ongoing project photographing their family, making images of themself, their partner Vanessa, and eventually their daughter, Elinor. ⁠ ⁠ This portrait captures a moment when both were exhausted but elated, like many new parents. ⁠ ⁠ In Jess’ words, “I’m interested in documenting my own family and also creating representations of queer and gender expansive families and butch/transmasculine parenting.”⁠ ⁠ ⬆️ Learn more about the exhibition at the link in bio⁠ ⁠ 🎟️ Admission is FREE, advance tickets not required. On view June 11. ⁠ ⁠ 📷 Jess T. Dugan. Self-portrait with Vanessa and Elinor (2 days old), 2018. Archival pigment print. Courtesy of the artist and Turner Carroll Gallery⁠

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To open eyes, expand minds, and create opportunity through the lens of contemporary art

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Joana Vasconcelos. Valkyrie Mumbet, 2020. Installation view. Photo: Amy Fink.

Installation of Joana Vasconcelos Valkyrie Mumbet, MassArt Art Museum, 2020. Photo: Emma Odell.

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The MAAM site is set in MAAM Sans drawn by Nick Sherman (MassArt ’06), Beatrice by Sharp Type, and Stellar by Pangram Pangram.

The site was designed by MassArt alumnæ at Moth Design, written by 43,000 Feet, and developed by pod consulting.

“Our People” shot by Dolphin Photography.