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I had been in his presence before, but this felt different. I had been working for years doing communications around the gift and construction of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at MSU. It all had been exciting a huge gift, an architect competition, the selection of a Pritzker Prize-winning designer and finally the construction of this unique, somewhat jarring, angled building in a place where it didn’t seem to fit.
Along the way, I had casual contact with Eli and Edythe Broad. But, on that night in 2012, I was going to be part of a very small party accompanying them as they toured the museum bearing their name for the first time. I considered it an incredible privilege to witness the pure delight apparent on their faces and learn more about the building they brought to life.
Steven L. Bridges promoted to Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs of MSU Broad Art Museum
Since joining the MSU Broad Art Museum in November of 2015, Bridges has curated and co-curated several major exhibitions.
EAST LANSING, MI
.-The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University announced the promotion of Steven L. Bridges to Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs. Bridges previously served as Associate Curator.
Stevens extraordinary career and professionalism as an art curator have been essential for the scholarly and academic standing of our museum, said MSU Broad Art Museum Director Mónica Ramírez-Montagut. He has personally produced over thirty-five exhibitions at the MSU Broad Art Museum with steadfast care, all of exceedingly high integrity, intellectual rigor, and responsiveness to the concerns of our time. I am delighted for this well-deserved promotion and look forward to working closely with Steven in his new leadersh
The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University is pleased to announce the promotion of Steven L. Bridges to Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs. Bridges previously served as Associate Curator.
âStevenâs extraordinary career and professionalism as an art curator have been essential for the scholarly and academic standing of our museum,â said MSU Broad Art Museum Director Mónica RamÃrez-Montagut. âHe has personally produced over thirty-five exhibitions at the MSU Broad Art Museum with steadfast care, all of exceedingly high integrity, intellectual rigor, and responsiveness to the concerns of our time. I am delighted for this well-deserved promotion and look forward to working closely with Steven in his new leadership role.â
MSU Broad Art Museum prioritizes inclusion and equity in 2021 acquisitions
Cristina Kahlo, Pulsus, 2021.
EAST LANSING, MI
.-The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University announced 11 new acquisitions to its permanent collection. Expanding on the museums mission to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities, all of the artworks acquired this year were by women artists, Indigenous artists, and artists of color.
Among the acquisitions is work by Christina Kahlo, great-grandniece of artist Frida, Métis artist and MSU faculty member Dylan Miner, and two works by Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero, both of which were purchased through the generosity of MSU alumna Adrienne Johns and Jim Whitely.