Spotlight on Videos: Seeds of Hunger

For those of us who are interested in how the food we eat got to our tables, this is a thoughtful film, which asks some very uncomfortable questions about issues such as the politics of food production and distribution, genetically modified foods, famines, water shortages, and food aid programs. Directed by Yves Billy and Richard [...]

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Design – Nature

The file that we call “Design – Nature” is a popular one among Picture Collection users.  Here is where we collect images that highlight patterns and abstract form in natural objects, plants and landscapes.  Here is a selection of small croppings from some of the images.  For hundreds more samples, you’ll have to visit the [...]

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China and North America in RDID

Our recent additions to RDID include the following: A collection of 62 images depicting the portrayal of Native Americans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 39 images of art works in the collections of Chinese Emperor Huizong, from the Sung dynasty. To see these slideshows, remember to login to RDID with your RISD [...]

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Talking Turkey

Here are some vintage Thanksgiving illustrations and postcards from the Picture Collection.  The first image is a Collier’s Weekly cover by F.X. Leyendecker, 1919.  The next one is an Edward Penfield illustration, ca. 1920.  The rest are from the vintage postcard collection.

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Art and Culture in Providence

Art at RISD: Recent retired RISD Professor of Photography, Joel Deal has a new exhibition, Joe Deal: New Work up at the RISD Museum till January 3, 2010. Art at Brown: Zugunruhe is a large scale installation show by RISD Professor of Glass, Rachel Berwick up at the David Winton Bell Gallery at the List [...]

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Odd Nerdrum in the Picture Collection

Sometimes the Library’s loss is the Picture Collection’s gain.  A withdrawn/damaged book of work by Odd Nerdrum came to the Picture Collection to be clipped, and we were able to add many new samples of this Norwegian figurative painter’s work to our files. Also added recently is a large collection of postcards of London Transport [...]

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Welcome RISD Students and Faculty

We want to extend a warm welcome to all our new and returning RISD students and faculty members. This coming academic year promises to be full of exciting courses and projects at RISD, and we at the Visual Resources Center will be keeping you informed of everything related to digital images and visual culture. For [...]

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Visual Resources Center Closed

The Visual Resources Center will be closed from August 10th to August 23rd for staff vacation. We will be back offering our digital imaging services from August 24th.

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Archdaily: Satisfying Your Architecture Fix

For those addicted to pictures of buildings, or just pictures in general, Archdaily is the place to go. Updated constantly with new architectural projects, this site offers a bold look into new and upcoming design projects and proposals, as well as a chance to see into the minds of some of these designers. Each project [...]

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