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Artists in the Archives: A conversation with Alexander D’Agostino and Mindy Stricke

Four photos stitched together, from left to right a detail of an early modern illustration, a woman photographing a book, a man performing on pointe, and a leaf illustrated with a figure of a person and a sun

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Dates Tue, Jun 06, 2023, 6pm

Tickets Free; registration required

Duration 1 hour

Please note that this event will be presented virtually via Zoom in Eastern Time (ET). An access link will be included in a reminder email closer to the event.

What is artistic research? What is it like to step into the Folger as a contemporary artist? Join us for a virtual conversation with Folger Institute fellows Alexander D’Agostino (‘22-23) and Mindy Stricke (‘18-19) on how they integrate collections research and creative process. Learn about their strategies, surprising discoveries, and how you too can become a Folger researcher. 

This conversation will be moderated by Abbie Weinberg, Research and Reference Librarian, with welcoming remarks from Patricia Akhimie, incoming Director of the Folger Institute.  

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Alexander D'Agostino
Photo of a man standing on top of a table on a beach, performing on pointe

Alexander D'Agostino

Mindy Stricke
Photo of a woman with curly hair smiling at the camera

Mindy Stricke

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