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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Permanent Exhibitions
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Exhibition The Blaeu Atlas
The Atlas Maior, Joan Blaeu's final and grandest atlas project, was the largest and most expensive book published in the...View Exhibition about The Blaeu Atlas -
Exhibition Newman Tower of Collections and Exploration
Featured Images on the Newman Tower of Collections and Exploration The Newman Tower of Collections and Exploration spans four stories...View Exhibition about Newman Tower of Collections and Exploration -
Exhibition Risa’s Landing
Risa’s Landing is a collaborative study space in the Newman Tower. Seven tables around the perimeter feature images of recreated...View Exhibition about Risa’s Landing -
Exhibition The Sky Room
The Sky Room pays tribute to four outstanding alumni and their research and features a color mosaic “selfie” of the...View Exhibition about The Sky Room -
Exhibition Declaration of Independence
An exhibition of the Southwick Broadside, which was given to Washington University by the Newman Family in 2015.View Exhibition about Declaration of Independence