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Who NEU? This blog by Museum Director Tracy Fitzpatrick keeps our members and friends informed of the 'backstory' behind all t... Who NEU? For more than five years (and 250 posts), Museum Director Tracy Fitzpatrick's blog has been keeping members and friends informed of the ‘backstory' behind all that is happening at the NEU.

From the Director.

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  • Robert Indiana, ART, 1972, Polychrome aluminum, 84 x 86 x 42 in. (213.36 x 218.44 x 106.68 cm). Collection Neuberger Museum of Art, Purch...

    backstory takeover: A little encore

    It is takeover time at the Neuberger. I am making space for you to hear directly from some of the wonderful colleagues who help bring this place to life. Today’s backstory takeover comes from our Director of Development, Carrie Kahn Bianchi.  Thank you to the staff who have contributed and to you for reading.

  • Archival image: Purchase College students engaging with artworks from the collection in the Neuberger galleries.

    backstory takeover: What I’ve learned

    Thanksgiving is a moment to appreciate the people who make this museum come alive. At the Neuberger, that includes our students, who don’t just study art, they help curate it. 

  • A lit wall sign with the words DARK ROOM IN USE in bold, illuminated letters, indicating that the dark room is currently occupied.

    backstory takeover: “Installation in progress”

    It’s takeover time at the Neuberger. I’m making space for you to hear directly from some of the wonderful colleagues who help bring this place to life. This backstory takeover is written by Museum Archivist Samantha Bogner.

  • A woman is reflected in a shiny metal sphere with small holes sits on a blue padded mat. A crumpled paper protects the surface.

    backstory takeover: “To choose.”

    It’s takeover time at the Neuberger. I’m making space for you to hear directly from some of the wonderful colleagues who help bring this place to life. This backstory takeover is written by Curatorial Assistant Rem Ribeiro.

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