Walsh Gallery Art & Artifacts Collections
Objects in Scholarship
- ‘Culture for Sale’: The Effects of Corporate Colonization on the UK Museum Sector by Jeremy Aroles, John Hassard, & Paula HydeThis research explores "corporate colonization" of the United Kingdom and how these ideals have affected museums and their collections.
- Does the Housing Market Reflect Cultural Heritage? A Case Study of Greater Dublin by Mirko Moro, Karen Mayor, Sean Lyons, & Richard S.J. TolUtilizing housing market information from Greater Dublin, Ireland, this research explores how this information could reflect cultural heritage.
Selected Objects
Louis Lozowick “Minneapolis”
Lozowick addressed socio-political themes in the early 20th century including urbanization and increased commerce in modern in American cities. His imagery was influenced by the art-deco movement with geometric forms organized to convey a sense of movement and progress. Gift of Mrs. Adele Lozowick
74.2.2
Steve Miller “Speed Count Bonus System”
Miller uses humor to draw parallels between the lavish financial compensation offered to executives, comparing corporate bonuses to card-counting in casinos, which gives players an unfair advantage. Gift of Mr. Joseph Elkind
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Jack Savitsky “Miner’s Train”
Savitsky labored in the coal mines of Lansford, Pennsylvania for over 40 years before he developed black-lung disease. In retirement he turned to painting, depicting life in the vicinity of his hometown and the surrounding rural landscape. Gift of Mr. Joseph Elkind
81.2.265
Steve Miller “Bottomless Payout Reserve”
This light-hearted series of graphic prints uses metaphor to address the precarious nature of financial markets, reckless management of pension funds and lavish executive bonuses. Gift of Mr. Joseph Elkind
81.2.145
Raymond Pina Sr. “untitled”
Pina’s image uses the metaphor of a powerful bull in motion to connote a strong financial market. This concept is further enhanced with bright, swirling patches of color which also refer to the bustle of New York City, the site of the statue on which this print is based. Gift of Joseph Ciccolini '87
2013.25.0001
Papal Bull
This decree from Pope Paul V dates to 1618 and addresses the sale of church property. Though the parcel is a small field located within a monastery, this transfer of land was significant enough to warrant the pope’s attention due to the financial implications of the transaction. Archdiocese of Newark
2017.06.0001
Copyright
Many artistic works are protected by copyright and have to be cleared by the creator’s estate for high quality images. In order to obtain permission to use high-quality images, you must reach out to the creator’s estate, or potentially the photographer of the piece. Walsh Gallery adheres to the Association of Art Museum Directors Guidelines For The Use Of Copyrighted Materials And Works Of Art By Museums linked below. If you have done your due diligence, the likelihood of having an issue with copyright is lower, but not impossible. You can still use a piece in your research with a low-quality thumbnail or by describing the artwork. It is vital to cite your sources as well! See below for assistance with citations.
Citation
MLA
- MLA Style Guide for Artworks Viewed Firsthand or OnlineThis guide, created by the Modern Language Association of America (MLA), notes where in the latest MLA Handbook one can find how to cite an image viewed firsthand or online as well as what that type of citation looks like. This is handy if you are looking at individual artworks and artifacts versus an exhibition or piece of writing.
- MLA Style Guide for Museum ExhibitionsAlso from MLA, this page describes what a citation of an exhibition looks like in MLA Style.
- MLA Style Guide for Artworks From an ExhibitionAlso from MLA, this page describes what a citation of an artwork that is part of an exhibition looks like in MLA Style. Sometimes, the artwork being part of an exhibition is an important part of its context, so it is important to note this when citing these pieces as a source.
APA
- Purdue Online Writing Lab Citing Audiovisual MediaThe Purdue Online Writing Lab is a great one-stop shop for all citations pertaining to APA. This guide below covers artworks of many kinds, from audiovisual media to photographic works not in a museum collection to podcasts.
- APA Style Guide for Artwork ReferencesFrom APA Style, hosted by the APA organization, this guide shows you how to cite an artwork in a museum or on their website, an art exhibition as a whole, and an informational museum plaque. This is a great guide for citing all the aspects of art.
Chicago Style - Author-Date
- West Virginia University Guide on How to Cite ArtworksThis guide from West Virginia University Libraries shows how to cite artworks produced in print (in a museum) as well as on the web (in a virtual exhibition potentially, or collection). Both citation types are helpful for anyone looking to cite artwork.
- West Virginia University Guide Citing Audio/Video ResourcesThis guide is broken down into sections from sound recordings to tv & video.
Chicago Style- Footnote/Endnote
- Dickinson College Guide for Art & Art History: Citing Images in Chicago StyleThis guide assists with citing artworks in footnote/endnote style and the bibliography.
- Fairfield University DiMenna-Nyselius Library Guide for Chicago Notes-Bibliography - Images or AdvertisementThis guide illustrates how to cite images or advertisements in research.
- Fairfield University DiMenna-Nyselius Library Guide for Chicago Notes-Bibliography - Audio/VideoThis guide illustrates how to cite audio/video sources.
How to Cite Social Media
The Seton Hall University Blog is a great resource as well for research, linked here, the curators of the gallery feature objects of the week, announcements for exhibitions both online and in person, and so much more.
- American University Social Media Citation GuideThere are many Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr accounts that use pieces that users have digitized and reproduced for the public. When using these types of pieces it is important to cite them differently from an archive or special collection. The guide below covers this extensively.
- Bibliography.com Guide to Citing a BlogTo cite blogs, Bibliography.com has a great guide on how to use any of the three styles above to cite a blogpost.