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Imagining Shakespeare: Mythmaking and Storytelling in the Regency Era
Oct 4 – Aug 2
If you're interested in literary history, Romantic-era aesthetics, or how canonical works get reinterpreted by different generations, this is essential. It's less essential for those seeking straightforward character studies or plot illustrations, but valuable for anyone curious about the visual culture surrounding Shakespeare and the politics of artistic adaptation.
On View: Mandy Cano Villalobos
Feb 20 – Apr 5
This is essential for viewers who appreciate conceptual rigor and aren't looking for decorative art. If you're interested in how contemporary artists engage with colonialism, environmental justice, or the politics of domestic space, this will reward close looking. Skip it if you prefer work that declares its meaning upfront.
Gallery Talk: Mandy Cano Villalobos
Essential for anyone interested in how contemporary artists engage with historical archives and environmental justice—particularly those who find traditional museum lectures too passive. Skip this if you want a polished presentation; this is thinking-in-real-time, and that's precisely the point.
Our Shakespeare Exhibition
Essential for scholars and serious Shakespeare students, but equally rewarding for people skeptical of Shakespeare's relevance who want to understand why his work remains contested cultural territory. This isn't a traditional biography—it's curatorial thinking about canon, legacy, and power.Advertiser Creative / Image
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Out of the Vault
Ideal for Shakespeare enthusiasts and book collectors who want to move beyond passive reading, and for theater patrons curious about how productions are researched and staged. Skip this if you're looking for a polished, narrative-driven exhibition—the appeal here is in the intellectual depth and the conversations between objects and ideas.