Transforming the Dorothy Alexander Roush Gallery into an extension of the classroom, the museum’s study gallery program invites University of Georgia faculty from across disciplines to select objects from the museum’s permanent collection to use as teaching tools. These works remain displayed in the study gallery for the entire semester and can be viewed by all museum visitors. Representing multiple university courses, each installation hosts an unexpected combination of topics, ranging from ancient Greek and Roman art to feminist theories to museum ethics. The study gallery deepens engagement between students, faculty and the museum by providing a unique learning experience. As students observe original works of art in an academic setting, the public can follow along to learn from our collections as well. This semester’s classes include: • ARHI 3030: Baroque Art, taught by Sunghoon Lee • RELI 1001: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, taught by Paul Babinski • ITAL 4120: Topics in Italian, taught by Paola de Santo Study Gallery January 17________May 10, 2026
Orkin also includes a new display spotlighting op art, demonstrating different ways artists have used optical illusions and principles of perception to create the impression of movement, vibration, depth or color. In addition to a rotating series of prints by color field artist Jules Olitski, this section features a wall-bound sculpture by Lila Katzen that emits light and color and a sculpture by Yvaral that creates the illusion of a four-sided pyramid as the viewer’s body moves from side to side. As the museum’s collection grows, curators are adapting and exploring new approaches for getting more works on view. One of the most significant changes to come out of the reinstallation is that the Orkin Gallery, previously designated for contemporary art, will now feature late modern and post-war works. Contemporary art will instead be shown in the museum’s Virginia and Alfred Kennedy Gallery — with high ceilings ideal for large pieces — when it’s not occupied by temporary exhibitions. With changes to the Swanson and Orkin galleries now complete, a new selection of contemporary artwork is expected to go on view in the Kennedy Gallery this spring.
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