Spotlights

  • New Artists’ Book Exhibit: Jim Lee & Blue Moon Press

    Posted on February 7, 2019

    The Kohler Art Library is pleased to announce “Narrative Images: Jim Lee & Blue Moon Press,” our selection for the 5th Annual […]

  • Seed the Vote

    Posted on October 1, 2018

    This exciting exhibit combines artists’ books from the Kohler Art Library collection with art from current UW-Madison MFA students to explore the […]

  • Through a Magnum Lens: Photographing the 1960s

    Posted on June 14, 2018

    Commemorating the Madison Reunion and the 50th anniversary of 1968, the Kohler Art Library’s summer show focuses on the poignant moments that […]

  • Collective Investigation Comes to the Kohler

    Posted on April 12, 2018

    Join artist (and former UW-Madison photography faculty) Matthew Bakkom as he shares Collective Investigation, a collaborative method through which groups explore collections of […]

  • The Reimagined Book: Julie Chen & Flying Fish Press

    Posted on March 15, 2018

    Distinguished book artist Julie Chen has produced nearly 60 limited edition works that focus on the reading experience and the materiality of […]

  • We Weave What We See

    Posted on March 9, 2018

    The Kohler Art Library’s current show, We Weave What We See, is a collection of Diné (Navajo) weavings by artist Dakota Mace. […]

  • Semiology–Art + Language

    Posted on January 26, 2018

    Currently on display in the Kohler Art Library is Semiology, a show about art and language. Curated by University of Wisconsin-Madison MFA students […]

  • Rare and Fine Books: Gifts from Barbara Mackey Kaerwer

    Posted on September 5, 2017

     Professor Barbara Buenger and Lyn Korenic will give an informal talk about the rare and fine books on display on Wednesday, October 11, from […]

  • Summer Painting Installation in Kohler

    Posted on September 4, 2017

    The Kohler Art Library has changed its look for the summer. Newly installed paintings by Tara Austin, a recent MFA graduate from […]

  • Out Popped Summer: Bugs, Beaches, and Blossoms

    Posted on July 5, 2017

    Wheels, pull-tabs, and folds…oh my!  On view is a sampling of the Kohler Art Library’s amazing collection of pop-up books.  The sixteen […]

  • Words & Pictures: Artist’s Books by Diane Fine

    Posted on March 3, 2017

    Currently on display in the library is a collection of artist books and prints by distinguished artist Diane Fine. Under her imprint […]

  • Hand Papermaking Portfolios

    Posted on December 8, 2016

    On display are eight collaborative portfolios published by Hand Papermaking Inc. They showcase the wide range of creative possibilities inherent in the […]