This summer The Block is honored to welcome América Salomón into a new role as the Manager of Public Programs … More
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Outdoor exhibition “Behold, Be Held” celebrates the power of community and connection
“What are you most in need of right now?” This question and prompt is at the center of a new … More
The Block Museum of Art welcomes Erin Northington to helm Education and Engagement
The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University welcomes Erin Northington as the Susan and Stephen Wilson Associate Director of … More
Now Available: Teacher’s Resource Guide for Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time
The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University is proud to announce the publication of a Teacher’s Guide and a list … More
The Sounds of Pop América: Tune in to exhibition Spotify playlist
The exhibition Pop America, 1965-1975 on view at The Block Museum of Art from September 21, 2019 to December 8, 2019 … More
Dario Robleto and Patrick Feaster on Hearing the Hearts of History [Video]
Prior to Thomas Edison’s groundbreaking invention of sound recording and playback technology in 1877, the ephemerality of sound meant … More
Visiting artist Jen Bervin weaves interdisciplinary stories across Northwestern
The Block Museum and Kaplan Institute host artist-in-residence throughout winter quarter When artist Jen Bervin first visited Northwestern University’s Block Museum … More
“Tune in” to the sounds of “William Blake and the Age of Aquarius” with our exhibition playlist
In the late 1960s, Blake’s words and ideas permeated the culture broadly and profoundly. Some musicians, such as Jim Morrison … More
Announcing Spring 2017 Program Lineup
From tracing the building, to tracking transience, to transforming the museum field we are thrilled to announce a vibrant season of discussions, tours, and performances hosted by leading artists, filmmakers and thinkers from around the world. Mark your calendar to join these “inquisitive travelers” at the Block Museum this fall. Opening Celebration: Five Takes on […]
Announcing Winter 2017 Program Lineup
From tracing the building, to tracking transience, to transforming the museum field we are thrilled to announce a vibrant season of discussions, tours, and performances hosted by leading artists, filmmakers and thinkers from around the world. Mark your calendar to join these “inquisitive travelers” at the Block Museum this fall. Opening Celebration: Five Takes on […]