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Peter Hay looking at art in a studio.
Behind the Scenes
Curator Interview: Peter Hay

The following is a correspondence interview with Peter Hay, the guest curator of Relative Truths, conducted by J. Attridge. 

Peter Hay looking at art in a studio.
A person pulls a gurney with a shrouded body through the UMFA basement.
Behind the Scenes
Haunted UMFA: A Beast in the Museum
A super scary look at Halloween happenings at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! What objects are haunted, who's seen ghosts, and what creature was spotted at the UMFA this year?
A person pulls a gurney with a shrouded body through the UMFA basement.
Director of collections, Stacey Kelly uses a flashlight to inspect a piece of art.
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How the UMFA Preserves Art for Generations to Come

By Melanie Espinal and J. Attridge

Less than three percent of the UMFA’s permanent collection is on display at a given time, so to ensure the public has access to more works, we commit to frequent rotations in our permanent galleries throughout the year. But that is not the only reason to rotate art: If you’ve ever left something outside for a few months and returned to find it had faded in the sun, then you know the damaging effects that light can have over time.

Director of collections, Stacey Kelly uses a flashlight to inspect a piece of art.
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Behind the Scenes: Beyond the Divide

 

Stacey Kelly and Adelaide Ryder work together to safely attach Ethafoam supports to each panel on the Samurai Armor.