Exhibitions & Events FALL/WINTER 2026
Deanʼs Greeting Welcome to the start of a new school year at Johns Hopkins University! Between Johns Hopkins’ sesquicentennial (or 150th anniversary) and Americaʼs 250th anniversary, we have spent much of the last year contemplating the past, culminating in two ongoing exhibitions that showcase that work: Dreams of Scholarship: 150 Years of Discovery and If Homewoodʼs Walls Could Talk: A History of an American House.
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Exhibitions
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Talks & Workshops
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Special Announcement
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Performances
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Special Events
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Giving
Now we are looking to the future with the upcoming opening of a renovated Milton S. Eisenhower Library. After two-and-ahalf years of construction, the building will reopen in January for the start of the spring semester. We are eagerly anticipating the moment our community will be able to experience the reimagined building and its new spaces, including DS Square, a forum for exploring data science and digital humanities; a Humanities Print Research Center; an Events Hub; and an expanded Special Collections area with designated exhibition space. (Read more on page 14.) The renovation will introduce some radically different spaces, while preserving iconic mid-century modern elements of the original building, like the chandelier in the undated archival photo on the cover. Itʼs all about mixing the old and the new. Sincerely,
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Elisabeth M. Long
Sheridan Dean of University Libraries, Archives, and Museums
EXHIBITIONS
OCTOBER 8, 2026–JUNE 27, 2027 TUES–SUN, 11 A.M.–4 P.M.
With Profit and Pleasure: The Legacy of Japanese Prints
North Wing Gallery, Evergreen Museum & Library / FREE–$5
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n 19th-century Japan, woodblock prints known as ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world,” delighted the Japanese public with images of famous actors, dreamy landscapes, and idealized portrayals of laboring classes. The prints’ portability and mass appeal made them some of the earliest pieces of art to enter the Western souvenir trade, and their impact on the art world became global. Mining Evergreen Museum & Library’s rarely seen collection of Japanese prints, With Profit and Pleasure will highlight the artistry and cultural significance of ukiyo-e, as well as its impact on 20th-century Western and Japanese artists.
OCTOBER 15, 6–8 P.M.
RELATED PROGRAMS
With Profit and Pleasure Exhibition Celebration North Wing Gallery, Evergreen Museum & Library / FREE Celebrate the opening of With Profit and Pleasure with a talk by Dany Chan, associate curator of Asian art at The Walters Art Museum, followed by exhibition viewing and refreshments. 3
EXHIBITIONS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2026, 3 P.M.
A Brighter Day is Coming: Celebrating Three of Baltimore’s Historic Black Churches Celebration: George Peabody Library / FREE, space is limited
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t. James Episcopal Church, Metropolitan Methodist Church, and Union Baptist are three historic Black churches that are longtime pillars of their West Baltimore community and stewards of local history dating back to the 1820s. Working with Curating and Archiving Black Baltimore (CABB)—a collaborative project of the Sheridan Libraries and the Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts—church archivists have created a digital exhibition about their founding eras, social commitments, political and musical legacies, and more. Celebrate the launch of the online exhibition and meet the voices behind it in person at George Peabody Library on Sunday, September 20.
OCTOBER 27–MARCH 13, 2027 TUES–FRI, 11 A.M.–6 P.M.; SAT, 11 A.M.–5 P.M.
Jeffrey Gibson: A Real Love Thing
Irene and Richard Frary Gallery, Hopkins Bloomberg Center / FREE
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his new exhibition explores Jeffrey Gibsonʼs work from the past decade, bringing together sculpture, photography, printmaking, beadwork, textiles, painting, and other media to illuminate the essential role that compassion, wellness, and human connection play in sustaining a healthy democracy. Featuring both abstract and text-based works—and drawing on indigenous traditions, popular culture, music, and personal expression—the exhibition invites viewers to engage with the literal and metaphorical poetry in Gibsonʼs visual language and to imagine more hopeful and inclusive futures. 4
EXHIBITIONS
THROUGH JANUARY 10, 2027 TUES–SUN, 11 A.M. –4 P.M.
If Homewood’s Walls Could Talk: A History of an American House Homewood Museum, Homewood campus / FREE–$12
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his house-wide exhibition explores Homewood’s 225-year history, from its 1801 construction, through its 1902 acquisition by Johns Hopkins University, to its 1980s restoration and launch as a historic house museum. Using archival photography, textiles, furniture, student diaries, oral histories, and more, the exhibition amplifies the voices of those who lived, worked, or studied on site, revealing how individual histories contribute to a larger story of the university and the United States. The exhibition and related programming are made possible, in part, by the Johns Hopkins University Sesquicentennial Celebration, with additional support from John Guess, A&S ’71, SAIS ’76 (MA); Hopkins Retrospective; and the Program in Museums & Society at the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences.
THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2027 MON-THURS, 10 A.M.–5 P.M.; SUN 11 A.M.–5 P.M.
Dreams of Scholarship: 150 Years of Discovery Exhibit Gallery, George Peabody Library / FREE
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or 150 years, Johns Hopkins University has advanced bold ideas through a distinctive approach to research, learning, and service. This exhibition considers the university’s past and future through the lens of its libraries, tracing the growth of its collections and the people and ideas that shaped them. From rare books to digital archives, experience how dreams of scholarship continue to fuel discovery. The exhibition and related programming are made possible, in part, by the Johns Hopkins University Sesquicentennial Celebration and the Friends of the Libraries. 5
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 6–8 P.M.
Re-Reading the News: The Baltimore Orphan Girl Who Changed a Nation
Room 105, Bloomberg Student Center, Homewood campus / $10
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resented in partnership with John Hopkins Society of Black Alumni, Sheridan Libraries, and the Graduate Film & Media Program, this Afro Charitiesʼ signature program will feature acclaimed historian Martha S. Jones, Society of Black Alumni Presidential Professor, whose pioneering research traces the journey of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, while uncovering the history of the Johns Hopkins Colored Orphans Asylum, an institution that cared for Black children in Baltimore for nearly 40 years. Together, these intertwined stories reveal how one womanʼs life and one institutionʼs legacy offer a deeper understanding of Baltimoreʼs past and its lasting influence on the nation. Guests will also enjoy an exclusive preview of the forthcoming documentary Hard Histories, which explores this incredible story.
OCTOBER 1, 6–7:30 P.M.
The Marvelous Magic Lantern Homewood Museum, Homewood campus / $7–10
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efore moving pictures, the magic lantern was often used for entertainment, projecting images onto screens or walls. Artist and writer Emma Straus will discuss the history and technology of the magic lantern and present her short story-turned-magic-lantern-show, Whalebones, which takes readers to the seaside cottage of Jeanne and Cordelia, where the women wait for whales to wash up on the beach, so that they may give the majestic creatures their “last rites”, by slowly and carefully collecting blubber and baleen for corsets they themselves will never get to wear. 6
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
OCTOBER 6, 5–7 P.M.
Arts and Archives: DIY Publishing George Peabody Library / FREE
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xplore how independent presses and community publishing shape and preserve artistic voices in Baltimore in this conversation hosted by the Winston Tabb Special Collections Research Center. Moderated by Nate Brown, coordinator of Johns Hopkinsʼ Common Question initiative, the discussion welcomes several voices shaping the cityʼs DIY print culture: Jess Lin and Jess Lipinsky of Jess Jess Press, a comic and magazine press; Momo Mullings, a Baltimore-based writer, artist, organizer, and archivist; and Cara Ober, founding editor and publisher of BmoreArt, a leading resource for contemporary art and culture in Baltimore. The event also will feature a display of materials that speak to the history, ingenuity, and artistry of DIY publishing from the Universityʼs Archives and Sheridan Librariesʼ Special Collections.
OCTOBER 8, NOON–1:30 P.M.
Baltimoreʼs Black Arts Then & Now Room 138D, Gilman Hall, Homewood campus / FREE
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he Winston Tabb Special Collections Research Center will host Rutgers University-Newark history professor Mary Rizzo and Baltimore artist and organizer Rejjia Camphor for a special conversation inspired by Rizzoʼs new book, Baltimore Black Arts Then & Now: Behind the Scenes of a Collaborative Public Humanities Project. The discussion will touch on Black arts, vernacular poetry, and public history in Baltimore, especially as they relate to the Chicory Revitalization Project, which revived Chicory, a Black grassroots poetry magazine published in Baltimore from 1966 to 1983. 7
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
OCTOBER 22, 6–8:30 P.M.
Movies at Evergreen: Godzilla Bakst Theatre, Evergreen Museum & Library / $7–10
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ovies at Evergreen returns for another monstrous screening and discussion. Inspired by Evergreen’s current exhibition, With Profit and Pleasure: The Legacy of Japanese Prints, the original Godzilla (1954) will grace the screen in the museumʼs historic Bakst Theatre. Linda DeLibero, teaching professor and special advocate for alumni and outreach in the Film and Media Studies program at Johns Hopkins University, will discuss the film’s legacy as a classic monster movie and its enduring influence on filmmakers around the world.
OCTOBER 27, 6–8 P.M.
Homewood Museum Architecture Lecture University Baptist Church, 3501 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 / FREE
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ince its construction in 1923, Alumni Memorial Residence Hall I (AMR I) has been Homewood Museumʼs closest neighbor. With construction underway on a new AMR I, Homewood Museumʼs 26th Architecture Lecture will focus on the links between AMR I and Homewood. Vince Greene, co-principal of Myers Greene Architects and a member of the Hopkins Museums Advisory Board, will moderate a panel featuring Emily Licht of Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate, Michael Spory of VMDO, and Peng Gu of Mahan Rykiel Associates for a discussion of campus architecture, planning, and landscape design. This program is made possible, in part, by Vernon & Lucy Wright, Nancy & Henry Hopkins, Myers Greene Architects, and C&H Restoration and Renovation. 8
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
NOVEMBER 1, 1–3 P.M.
Exploring Rare Judaica at Hopkins Carriage House, Evergreen Museum & Library / FREE
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ohns Hopkins University is home to extraordinary Judaica and Jewish Studies collections. In celebration of the University’s sesquicentennial, join the Sheridan Libraries for a special event featuring Mack Zalin, PhD, Librarian for Jewish Studies, to explore a selection of rare historical materials pertaining to Jewish life from Baltimore and Maryland, and to discover how these works continue to inspire teaching, research, and cultural life at Hopkins, in the community, and around the world.
NOVEMBER 12, 5–7 P.M.
Sam Gilliam Lecture Series: Jeffrey Gibson Hopkins Bloomberg Center / FREE
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he fourth installment of the Sam Gilliam Lecture Series presents artist Jeffrey Gibson in conversation with Melissa Walls, codirector of the Center for Indigenous Health at Johns Hopkins. In 2024, Gibson, who is of Cherokee heritage and a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw, became the first Indigenous artist to represent the United States with a solo presentation at the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. He is renowned for blending Indigenous and Western traditions to explore themes of identity, community, and the vitality of Indigenous cultures. His work will be on view in the Frary Gallery from October 27 in Jeffrey Gibson: A Real Love Thing (see page 4). This program is generously supported by the Sam Gilliam Foundation. 9
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
NOVEMBER 12, 6–7:30 P.M.
Calligraphy Workshop Homewood Museum, Homewood campus / $65–70
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earn the basics of modern calligraphy in this 90-minute class led by Maryland-based professional calligrapher Erin Anderson. Participants will be introduced to the various techniques necessary to make a project come to life, whether itʼs creating personalized place cards for a holiday party or adding flair to everyday letters. Attendees will leave with a beginner kit and any pieces they created during the session. All are welcome and the workshop was created with lefties in mind! This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
DECEMBER 10, 6–7 P.M.
The American Revolution and the Fate of the World Book Talk Homewood Museum, Homewood campus / $5–7
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hen we think of the American Revolution, we often picture a parochial drama: thirteen colonies squaring off against the British Crown in a spirited bid for independence. But this is only half the truth. In this riveting program, historian and author Richard Bell invites audiences to rediscover the Revolution as a world war that unleashed chaos, opportunity, and transformation across six continents. From the sugar fields of the Caribbean to the court of the King of Mysore, the war that gave birth to the United States was never simply America’s own. It was a seismic global event that redrew maps, toppled hierarchies, catalyzed migration, and accelerated new movements for liberty—and for empire. 10
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Digital Humanities Workshops Hybrid; Mergenthaler 429, Homewood campus or online / Noon–1:30 P.M. / FREE
OCTOBER 8
Literary DJ with Andrew W. Smith Andrew W. Smith, visiting assistant research professor of digital humanities and digital studies at MITH & AADHum at the University of Maryland, will discuss their project, LiteraryDJ, a creative research platform for digital remixing at the intersection of literature, digital humanities, and interactive design.
NOVEMBER 12
Daniel Morales-Armstrong Daniel Morales-Armstrong, a postdoctoral fellow in the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College, will discuss his work on the worldmaking strategies enslaved and newly emancipated Black people in Puerto Rico used to shape their lives under and beyond the imposed condition of their enslavement.
ABOUT THE SERIES The Digital Humanities Workshop Series is presented by the Sheridan Libraries Digital Scholarship group in partnership with the Center for Digital Humanities (CDH) and LifexCode, with support from the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute. The series offers monthly events highlighting the work of a researcher applying digital methods to humanities materials. 11
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Lunch with the Lib Online Speaker Series /
SEPTEMBER 18
Tailor-Made: Designing Armor for Historic Objects Historic houses are architectural treasures, but their drafty rooms, fluctuating humidity, and invasive pests pose a constant threat to historical collections. Join Collections Registrar Natalie Shores for a look at collections care. Focusing on four distinct object types, Shores will discuss how custom-made “armor” protects an eclectic collection from harm, and how micro-climate storage, preservation mounts, and pest-proof housing actively defend against environmental and inherent threats to keep history alive.
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Artists’ Books from A to B and Back Again What do a miniature mannequin dummy, a 30-year-old noodle, and a bound set of keys have in common? They’re all artist books—imaginative works that push the boundaries of traditional bookmaking. Join Special Collections Outreach Librarian Heidi Herr to explore the fascinating genre, discover highlights from the Sheridan Libraries collections, and get a sneak peek at the recently acquired archive of renowned book artist Maureen Cummins.
ABOUT THE SERIES Presented in partnership with Lifelong Learning and Hopkins at Home, Lunch with the Libraries & Museums is a series of free, online, public lectures through which staff from the Sheridan Libraries & University Museums discuss ongoing research, teaching, and curatorial work. 12
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
raries & Museums Noon –1 P.M. / FREE
NOVEMBER 20
Adopt-a-Book-or-Film Program From medieval manuscripts and rare books to films, photographs, and archival materials, the Sheridan Libraries acquire and preserve important collections that fuel research, teaching, and discovery at Johns Hopkins and beyond. Through the Adopt-a-Book-or-Film Program, donors help protect and share these treasures by supporting their acquisition, conservation, and digitization. Join Sheridan Libraries librarians and curators as they introduce their newest adoption candidates and share the stories that make these remarkable resources so compelling. Whether youʼre searching for a unique holiday gift or simply have a passion for history, books, and culture, youʼll discover a meaningful way to connect with and support our collections.
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Halls of Wonder: The Earliest Illustrated Books of Libraries and Museums from the Rare Book Collections of the Sheridan Libraries Over the past two decades, the Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries has gathered one of the most comprehensive collections of “wunderkammer” books, the earliest illustrated books about libraries and museums from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. Join experts from the Virginia Fox Stern Center for the History of the Book as they share highlights from these extraordinary books dedicated to the wonders of nature and human invention, offering a glimpse into the history of collecting, display, and the organization of knowledge in the early modern world.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Countdown to Eise Opening January 2027! Milton S. Eisenhower Library, Johns Hopkins University’s flagship research library, is concluding its most significant renovation since opening in 1964. Starting from the ground up, this complete reimagining of the Library’s space and services ensures it remains a centerpiece for academic excellence. Opening in January 2027, the reimagined Eisenhower Library will work in tandem with the Brody Learning Commons to provide a suite of specialized spaces for different types of research and teaching— from digital scholarship to print-intensive and rare books research. A variety of furniture and study spaces will meet the needs of different types of learners from undergraduate to graduate. This modernization will preserve the building’s iconic mid-century design elements while improving its functionality, accessibility, and sustainability. Targeting LEED Gold certification and netzero readiness, the renovation will ensure the building meets contemporary environmental and operational standards.
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Coming Soon: Inaugural Exhibition The reopening of the renovated Eisenhower Library will be accompanied by an inaugural exhibition that will demonstrate the possibilities of the buildingʼs expanded and modernized exhibition space. The exhibition will showcase the wide variety of materials in our collections—from the physical to the digital—and the ways they support research and teaching, reinforcing the buildingʼs status as a hub for scholarship, culture, creativity, and community.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
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PERFORMANCES
SEPTEMBER 24, 6–8 P.M.
An Evening of Flamenco Carriage House, Evergreen Museum & Library / $30–35
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n Evening of Flamenco returns to Evergreen for another rousing night of fiery dances, intricate rhythms, and intense emotional expression. Evergreen will welcome the Flamenco Workshop, joined by percussionist Bruno Lucini and dancers from Furia Flamenca, to perform a variety of flamenco classics inspired by works of Spanish and Latin-American artists in the museumʼs collection. Sangria will be served during intermission and churros will be available after the program.
This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
OCTOBER 8, 6:30–7:30 P.M.
In the Stacks: Mandy Brown George Peabody Library / FREE, suggested admission $10
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n “The Swan Song Can Wait,” soprano Mandy Brown will share her cancer journey through a moving performance about resilience, adaptation, and finding joy after a life-changing diagnosis. Joined by pianist Tatiana Loisha, Brown will blend poetry and music spanning a variety of styles and languages to explore the challenges of illness and the transformative power of creativity. Organized into four chapters—Life Before, Chaos of Diagnosis, Adapting, and New Perspective—the program will trace Brown’s path with honesty, humor, and hope. In the Stacks offers an informal, dynamic way for audiences to engage with music and performance art in Baltimore’s iconic George Peabody Library. Join the In the Stacks mailing list to receive announcements of new performances.
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PERFORMANCES
Music at Evergreen Bakst Theatre, Evergreen Museum& Library / 2-4 P.M. / $10–20 per concert, $32-72 for series
OCTOBER 4
Anthony Trionfo & Albert Cano Smit Anthony Trionfo, a “breezily virtuosic” flutist (The New York Times), will perform with Spanish-Dutch pianist Albert Cano Smit, an impressive soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician described by Le Devoir as “a moving young poet.” NOVEMBER 8
Viano Quartet Praised for their “virtuosity, visceral expression, and rare unity of intention” (The Boston Globe), the Viano Quartet is acclaimed as one of the most compelling string quartets of its generation. FEBRUARY 7, 2027
Empire Wild Juilliard-trained cellists Mitchell Lyon and Ken Kubota comprise this genre-defying ensemble that blends classical virtuosity with influences from folk, jazz, and pop. MARCH 7, 2027
Claremont Trio Winners of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award and the only piano trio ever to win the Young Concert Artists International Auditions, the Claremont Trio is acclaimed for its "aesthetic maturity, interpretive depth, and exuberance" (Palm Beach Daily News).
ABOUT THE SERIES Evergreen Museum & Library’s popular and eclectic Music at Evergreen concert series presents concerts in Evergreen’s intimate Bakst Theatre, followed by meet-the-artists receptions. The series is made possible by the Evergreen House Foundation.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
NOVEMBER 14, 11 A.M.–3 P.M.
Holiday Makersʼ Market North Wing, Evergreen Museum & Library / FREE
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upport local makers and get a head start on your holiday shopping at Evergreenʼs Holiday Makersʼ Market. This yearʼs market will feature a variety of locally made products, including jewelry, stationery, artwork, and more. Parking, self-guided tours of the gardens and grounds, and admission to the new exhibition With Profit and Pleasure: The Legacy of Japanese Prints are free with attendance.
DECEMBER 5, 11 A.M.–2 P.M.
An Enchanted Evergreen Evergreen Museum & Library / FREE–$7
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vergreenʼs annual holiday program returns! Explore the first floor of the museum in all its festive glory seranaded by the seasonal sounds of the Clear Harmonies Carolers. Kids can take part in a scavenger hunt for the Evergreen Elf and win a prize. In the North Wing, visitors can swing by the Gift Shop for holiday shopping, make a craft inspired by the museumʼs current exhibition of Japanese prints, and enjoy tasty treats. This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org). IMAGE CREDITS All photos by Will Kirk/Johns Hopkins University unless otherwise noted. Front Cover: Interior view of Milton S. Eisenhower Library, undated, Special Collections, Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries. Page 2: Elisabeth Long. Page 3: Night Rain at Shinobazu Pond by Kasamatsu Shiro, 1938; Viewing cherry blossoms at Uenoʼs Kiyomizudo by Hiroshige II Utagawa, 1830ʼs Page 4, top to bottom: Collage by Lisa Pupa; Detail of Dewdrops in the Garden by Jeffrey Gibson, 2025. Page 5, top: Interior View of Homewood House, undated, Special Collections, Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries. Page 6, top to bottom: Courtesy of the AFRO American Newspapers Archives/Afro Charities. Courtesy of Emma Straus. Page 7, bottom: Courtesy of Mary Rizzo. Page 8, top to bottom: Movie poster by Toho Company Ltd.© 1954; Exterior view of Alumni Memorial Residences I, 1923 Page 9, top to bottom: Beth Miller Ryan; Courtesy of Brian Barlow. Page 10, top to bottom: Courtesy of Erin Anderson; Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze 1851. Page 14 & 15: Renderings courtesy Pfeiffer—a Perkins Eastman studio. Page 16, top to bottom: Larry Canner; Ceylon Mitchell. Page 17, top to bottom: Robert Torres, Wenqi Ke; Kevin Condon; Titilayo Ayangade; Merri Cyr. Page 18 top: Nicolas J Leclercq. Page 19 top: Dominique Zeltzman.
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GIVING
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