More Than
Artists in Collaboration for a Greater Good
Organized by Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Co-curated by David Acton, Joseph Becherer, and Christopher Patrello.
Artists working in collaboration with other artists, individuals, cooperatives, communities, and histories are a vibrant force across the contemporary scene. Although many artists choose to create individually—and romantic notions of the artist laboring in isolation persist—the shared creative endeavor has become more widely acknowledged and embraced.
This expansive and wide-ranging group exhibition examines the dimensions of contemporary artists working collaboratively toward a greater good. Some of the participants' creations have been produced through integrated partnerships; others are the result of a larger cooperative or communal experience.
Although meaning and message differ, the works selected aim to illuminate critical issues of cultural change, spiritual and historical journeys, social inequities and opportunities, and environmental fragility, among other issues. By casting light through symbiotic practices, these artists have forged paths forward for the greater good. They offer their work for contemplation and, perhaps, action.
Credits
Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Through its collections, exhibitions, and programs, the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art serves and welcomes all to engage in wonder, spiritual reflection, inquiry, and research. One of the nation’s oldest university art museums, it maintains more than 32,000 artworks including painting, sculpture, decorative arts, works on paper, and textiles.
Funding & Support
This is a signature exhibition of the 2027 Notre Dame Arts Biennial, supported with funding from the Notre Dame Arts Initiative.
This exhibition is also made possible with funding from the The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art and the Friends of the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art.
