Inventory Detail: An Overview
In the heart of Lehigh University's Mountaintop Campus, the Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) store their treasured works of art in a temperature-controlled storage units near me. This hidden gem houses an eclectic collection, a testament to the gallery's commitment to diversity and education.
LUAG's collection, representing only 3% of the entire collection, is carefully curated and maintained. The collection includes pieces from various eras, such as a pre-Columbian jug depicting a sea lion deity wearing a polka dot poncho, dating back to 600 to 900 CE. This artifact, part of the LUAG collection, offers a glimpse into the past and the rich cultural heritage it represents.
The public storage facility, compared by collections assistant Lanie Yaswinski to a restaurant's "back of house," is a bustling hub of activity. Floor-to-ceiling flat file cabinets hold photographs, like a box of Andy Warhol Polaroids donated by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and entire rooms are dedicated to storing paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.
The storage area is meticulously organised, with a database used to track the location of items within the facility (room, shelf number, box number). A registrar processes incoming donations and acquisitions, handling legal paperwork for insurance and compliance with museum policies.
William Crow, the director of LUAG and a professor of practice in art, architecture and design, is a driving force behind the gallery's mission. Recently selected as a J. Paul Getty Museum guest scholar, he emphasises the importance of building a diverse and vibrant collection. Curator of exhibitions and collections, Mark Wonsidler, shares this vision, placing emphasis on considering artists and artworks that have been historically excluded from art history, such as African American, Black, Indigenous, and women artists.
LUAG's dedication to diversity is not confined to the collection. The gallery's programs and education initiatives aim to foster an inclusive environment, with a committee reviewing works from varying perspectives to ensure a diverse collection and discuss how works can be used in programs and education.
Students visit LUAG's storage area as part of the Intro to Museums and Museum Professions class, providing them with direct encounter with original works of art, an invaluable opportunity for Lehigh students.
Notable additions to the collection include pieces from American artist and activist Keith Haring and a mule sculpture created by Mr. Imagination (Gregory Warmack) for Lehigh as part of the public art project "Miles of Mules." The collection also includes black and white Associated Press photographs donated by George Stephanopoulos, showing soldiers in the United States Army training in a Korean camp after the Korean War.
The storage facility is maintained at a constant temperature of 68 degrees and humidity no higher than 45%, ensuring the preservation of these priceless works of art for future generations to appreciate and learn from. As LUAG continues to grow and evolve, its commitment to diversity, education, and the preservation of art remains unwavering.
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