Exhibits & Displays

Light Color Culture (Photography Exhibit, Summer 2023-Septmeber 2024) Rust’s career has given him the opportunity to photograph a diverse spectrum of the human experience both at home and abroad and this exhibit reflects stark differences from Rust’s rural Kentucky roots. By experiencing places so different from his own, he gained new perspectives on how the world perceives us and a new appreciation for what we take for granted. A goal of this exhibit is to portray other cultures with dignity, as fellow human beings, and not as stereotypes or “third world inhabitants.”

Carved Out Culture: A Glimpse into Western African Life Display
There is a long tradition in west Africa of carving wood to create utilitarian objects as well as artistic objects. This display features a wooden headrest, comb, and an Akuaba Doll by crafts people from multiple west African cultures. Objects are from the Anthropology Museum Collections and the display is located near the elevators on the 2nd floor of Landrum.

Katchinas: Vibrant Spirits of Hopi Culture Display
The Hopi carve Katchina Dolls with cottonwood because it is an abundant, lightweight, and sturdy material. Traditionally the Katchina Dolls are made by males. This display (located across from LA209) highlights ten Katchina Dolls in the Anthropology Museum's collections.

Hats & Cultural Expression in Southeast Asia Display
 In the highlands of Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar ethnic groups including the Dao, Hmong, and Tai continue to use traditional styles of clothing to conserve their cultural traditions and express their cultural heritage. This display showcases hats and caps of Southeast Asian ethnic groups from the collections of the Anthropology Museum. The display is located in the Anthropology Museum.