Category: IRC news

  • Mona Lisa is in the building

    Mona Lisa paid us a visit this morning, accompanied by a glamourous redhead.  We tried to get ML to laugh, but only got that mysterious smile in response. Way to give 110% with the costumes, ladies!

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  • Why a red door?

    We’re settling in to our new home at Ellison, and getting to like our new red doors more and more.  Since the fire marshal required us to get a big metal door we thought the least we can do is have it painted an interesting color.  Why red?  In addition to the color having a…

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  • The VRC’s new home and new name

    As of today, August 2, the entire History of Art & Architecture Dept., including the Visual Resources Collection, has been relocated to Ellison Hall.  The VRC is still in the middle of what is a very big move, but hopefully by tomorrow the unpacking and settling in can start. New location = new beginnings =…

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  • The VRC move has begun!

    Beginning at 8:30 this morning the movers started taking out the remaining slide cabinets and light tables and many, many boxes.  We’re moving over to a new, temporary home at Ellison Hall.   Details on our new space and contact info forthcoming, along with more pictures of this gargantuan move.

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  • Cole African collection LIVE in ARTstor

    At long last the collection “Herbert Cole: African Art, Architecture, and Culture (University of California, Santa Barbara)” is live in ARTstor.   We first announced this contribution back in December and have been eagerly anticipating the unveiling.  Visual Resources Collection staff  worked with ARTstor to contribute nearly 1,000 images from “Skip” Cole’s field research in the…

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  • New use for old slides

    It’s win-win – we find a good use for all the slides we’re deaccessioning, AND generate some much-needed revenue.  And they’re super cute and functional! Now to find a way to buy that industrial sewing machine….

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