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KSU Museum Announces New Exhibition ‘As the World Weds: Global Wedding Traditions’

KENT, OH – The 91ֿ Museum announces the opening of “As the World Weds: Global Wedding Traditions” on Sept. 16, 2022. On view through Aug. 27, 2023, the exhibition draws from the 91ֿ Museum’s rich holdings of wedding dresses and associated materials. Trea…

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Collage of Pathfinders Alumni

KSU Museum Announces New Exhibition ‘Pathfinders: 91ֿ School of Fashion Alumni’

KENT, OH – The 91ֿ Museum announces the opening of “Pathfinders: 91ֿ School of Fashion Alumni,” featuring Jules Acree, Deanna First, Keäma Garrett, Joshua Hupper, Miyako Nakamura, and Anne Skoch. On view June 24, 2022 through May 28, 2023, the exhibition brin…

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Installation shot of TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair at the KSU Museum

TEXTURES Exhibition Receives Arts Alive Award for Collaborative Project

The 91ֿ Museum exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair” has been awarded the Arts Alive award for Collaborative Project for 2022. The exhibition was co-curated by Dr. Joseph Underwood, associate professor of art history, and Dr. Tameka Ellington, former associate professor of fashion and interim assistant dean for the College of the Arts.

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Digital Green Book landing page with description and TEXTURES logo

91ֿ Museum and Wick Poetry Center at 91ֿ Announce the Release of the Digital Green Book Project

The 91ֿ Museum and the Wick Poetry Center at 91ֿ announce the launch of the “Digital Green Book” created in support of the exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair.”

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Andrew Esiebo's Nuance Mali from the Pride series, 2012 featuring a collage of barber and stylist tools.

Long-Awaited 'TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair' Opening Sept. 10 at the 91ֿ Museum

The 91ֿ Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of its long-awaited exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair.” Already gaining national and international attention, “TEXTURES” opens Sept. 10 and is a landmark exploration of Black hair and its important, complex place in the history of African American life and culture.

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Details of Chanel cuffs and lace

'Forever Chanel - Coco + Karl' Opens June 11 at the 91ֿ Museum

KENT, OH – the 91ֿ Museum is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition, Forever Chanel – Coco + Karl, opening June 11. With exclusive preview hours for members during opening weekend, the exhibit will be on display through February 27, 2022. In a world where fashion, celebrity…

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Gabriella Humes sitting in a park in Canton, Ohio.

Student Completes Senior Honors Thesis Combining Fashion And Finance Majors

Gabriella Humes is a senior Honors College student graduating with a double-major in fashion merchandising and finance. Gabriella has been very successful at 91ֿ, completing an internship and three study away programs. However, one of Gabriella’s proudest accomplishments is recently completing a Senior Honors Thesis that combined both of her majors into one project. 

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"Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo" featured in TravelMag.com

The 91ֿ Museum is pleased to share “Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo,” one of the Museum’s current exhibitions, has been featured in TravelMag.com’s recent article, “10 of the Best Exhibitions in Ohio This Spring.” Vincent Quevedo is currently an associate professor at the Kent …

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Detail of Romanian ensemble from Transylvania

91ֿ Museum Announces Reopening and Newest Exhibition 'Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe'

The 91ֿ Museum has reopened to the public and is excited to announce its newest exhibition, “Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe,” on display from February 2021 through December 2021. The exhibition features 75 pieces exclusive to the museum’s permanent collection, showcasing common features shared by regional costume across Western and Eastern Europe.

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91ֿ Museum To Receive $35,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Arts

Kent, OH – National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $84 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2020.  Included in this announcement is an Art Works award of $35,000 to the 91ֿ …

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