Exhibitions

Wherein I Am: Highlights from the Aaron Coleman Papers
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In 2021 the Washington University Libraries acquired the literary papers of Aaron Coleman. Coleman, a poet and translator, received his...
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Inherent Vice: Preserving Vulnerable Collections
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The Inherent Vice exhibition showcases damaged items from Washington University Libraries' collections to explain conservation efforts.
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50 Years of Title IX
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50 Years of Title IX features original materials highlighting WashU events in the ever-evolving journey toward gender-based equality.
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Shakespeare in Hand
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From love sonnets to insults, the miniature books featured in Shakespeare in Hand are perfect for having Shakespeare on hand...
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Flat Out Rebellion: The Rule-Breaking Career of Designer-Illustrator Seymour Chwast
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From politically charged anti-war posters to unconventional picture books, Seymour Chwast rewrote visual culture through acts of protest.
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Past Exhibitions
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Exhibition Lasting Legacies
-Lasting Legacies paid tribute to seven influential Washington University alumni whose work enriched their respective professions and communities.View Exhibition about Lasting Legacies -
Exhibition Michelangelo Buonarroti
-This exhibition features an original manuscript by Michelangelo Buonarroti, painter of the Sistine Chapel and one of the most well-known...View Exhibition about Michelangelo Buonarroti -
Exhibition Buzz Spector: Works on and of Paper
-A celebration of Buzz Spector, who creates pieces that explore and challenge the book as a form.View Exhibition about Buzz Spector: Works on and of Paper -
Exhibition Charting History
-A history of data visualization that illustrates its importance in relation to research and disseminating information.View Exhibition about Charting History -
Exhibition It’s Complicated: Documents of Love
-An exhibition of documents - letters, poetry, comics and more - detailing stories of love and heartbreak. This exhibition includes...View Exhibition about It’s Complicated: Documents of Love -
Exhibition Ken Botnick: Making Books by Hand
-This exhibition features Ken Botnick's enthusiasm for the artistry of bookmarking with the four-year printing project inspired by Diderot's...View Exhibition about Ken Botnick: Making Books by Hand -
Exhibition Kid Collector: Artifacts from Growing Up in the ’90s
-On display at the Collect O'Rama table, Kid Collector: Artifacts from Growing Up in the ‘90s highlights colorful toys, games,...View Exhibition about Kid Collector: Artifacts from Growing Up in the ’90s -
Exhibition Kranzberg Studio, Recollected
-This exhibition is in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Studio for the Illustrated Book.View Exhibition about Kranzberg Studio, Recollected -
Exhibition Liberty and Justice for All
-This exhibition commemorated the 100th anniversary of the official founding for the ACLU in Missouri.View Exhibition about Liberty and Justice for All -
Exhibition Momentum: Bridging Past, Present, and Future
-The Inauguration exhibition of Andrew D. Martin as the 15th chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis.View Exhibition about Momentum: Bridging Past, Present, and Future -
Exhibition You Can Judge a Book by Its Cover
-You Can Judge a Book by Its Cover is a digital exhibition celebrating the art of bookbinding.View Exhibition about You Can Judge a Book by Its Cover -
Exhibition Why So Small?
-An exhibition of the miniature books held within the Rare Books portion of the Julian Edison Department of Special Collections.View Exhibition about Why So Small?