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MSU Board of Trustees approves essential MSU Museum infrastructure upgrades

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The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has authorized infrastructure improvements for the MSU Museum. An integral part of research, teaching and engagement at the university, the museum will embark on an ambitious 18-month renovation project starting July 2024 to implement state-of-the-art climate control...
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Black-and-white portrait of a young woman in patterned traditional attire and headwrap, wearing large textured earrings. She rests her face on her hand, which displays geometric henna designs.

Celebrating 65 Years of African Studies at MSU

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In celebration of the 65th anniversary of Michigan State University’s African Studies Center (ASC), the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University (MSU Broad Art Museum), the MSU Museum, MSU Libraries, and the ASC have partnered on a
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A promotional graphic for the Michigan State University Museum podcast titled "RISE: Detroit's Machine Music." A monochromatic design shows a hand over a vinyl record, paired with a silhouette of Detroit's skyline. The aesthetic combines vintage and industrial themes, emphasizing Detroit's role in the techno music movement.

New Podcast Exploring Techno’s Legacy and Afrofuturist Vision in Detroit

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The MSU Museum, in partnership with WKAR and with support from MSU Federal Credit Union, is excited to announce the launch of RISE: Detroit’s Machine Music, a new podcast series inspired by the exhibition Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music. Hosted
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A bright orange keyboard belonging to musician Amp Fiddler is displayed in a glass case at the MSU Museum. Next to the keyboard is a photograph of Fiddler wearing a colorful patterned shirt and playing a keyboard in a studio setting. The background of the exhibit space is dimly lit with additional display cases and screens visible.

Recognizing Amp Fiddler: On the Street and in the Gallery

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Joseph “Amp” Fiddler (1958–2023) was a major influence in Detroit’s music scene. His career spanned decades and genres, leaving a significant mark on the city’s sound. This month, the city of Detroit honored his legacy by naming a street after him—Amp
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Indigenous Quill Art Exhibition at Harbor Springs Area Historical Society Museum

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The first major traveling exhibition dedicated to Anishinabe porcupine quill art is now on view at the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society Museum in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Titled Gaawii Eta-Go Aawizinoo Gaawiye Mkakoons / It’s Not Just a Quill Box /
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An exhibit display featuring a framed newspaper advertisement for enclosed in a clear glass case on a white pedestal. To the left, an informational digital display provides context about the object. In the background, additional exhibits are visible, along with a large screen displaying the words "TECHNO: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music" in bold white text. The setting is dimly lit, with spotlights highlighting the objects on display.

Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music Extended Through July 12

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The MSU Museum is pleased to announce the extension of Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music, an immersive exhibition exploring Detroit’s role as the birthplace of Techno and its deep connections to Afrofuturism. Originally set to close at the end
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An AI-generated graphic of a brain lit with circuitry and lights sits on a massive computer chip interface in dark blues and orange

MSU Museum CoLab Studio Announces Open Call for Singularity Exhibition

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The MSU Museum’s CoLab Studio invites artists, scholars, and creators worldwide to submit proposals for Singularity, an upcoming exhibition and public programming series. This exhibition will explore the potential consequences of a speculative future where artificial intelligence matches or surpasses human
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