Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social
@DevonAkmon
Detroit-born w/ Lebanese spice & Greek logic. Exploring the nexus of art, science, & tech. Also, I make things. Mostly art. Sometimes snark. Always curious.
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Please welcome two new curators to the MSU Museum! Welcome Dr. Micah Ling (traditional arts) and Dr. Chan Kin Onn (evolutionary biology). Their expertise will strengthen our collections, exhibitions, and community engagement: museum.msu.edu/msu-museum-wel… @MSUNatSci @MSUEngage
UMich is launching ArtsRx, a new clinical-art initiative that harnesses the healing power of music, visual arts, performance, and storytelling to support students and Ann Arbor residents while strengthening community well-being. mlive.com/news/ann-arbor…
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Arts to promote mental health goal of new University of Michigan clinical program
Michigan ArtsRx is a new clinical arts initiative to assist the mental health of students, UM affiliates, and Ann Arbor residents through arts programming.
Copenhagen: Art, Architecture, and the Joy of Movement devonakmon.com/news/adventure…
.@MSUMuseum director @DevonAkmon recently joined @wdet to discuss how museums, such as the Smithsonian, are responding to political pressure. wdet.org/2025/08/14/the…
Our Annual Report is here! From advancing student and faculty success to driving innovation, this year’s report highlights the Museum’s impact on campus and beyond. Explore how we’re shaping the future of museums and strengthening our community: museum.msu.edu/support/annual…
Earlier today, I joined Robyn Vincent on The Metro, hosted by Detroit’s flagship NPR station WDET, to discuss how museums are responding to political pressure amid the White House’s ongoing attacks on the Smithsonian. wdet.org/2025/08/14/the…
Jeff Mills has announced a four-night residency at Detroit's Spot Lite. ra.co/news/83375
I’m not sure how this will compare to Wizard of Oz @SphereVegas, but having visited @experiencecosm, I suspect it will be fun to experience in shared reality. I’m especially curious to see how Cosm leverages its venue to enhance immersive storytelling.
The @MSUMuseum's open call for "Singularity," an exhibition that speculates on the future impact of rapid developments in artificial intelligence, is open for submissions until July 4, 2025. Learn more: museum.msu.edu/explore/colab-…
Honored to serve as Board Chair of @AAMers for the next two years, representing @MSUMuseum & @michiganstateu. Grateful to AAM for over 20 years of community and growth. Excited to help lead during this pivotal moment as we shape what’s next. aam-us.org/2025/04/29/aam…
“Techno was invented in Detroit by Black youth and nurtured in Black and queer spaces. It is a music that speaks very deliberately about how those Black youth are thinking about the future,” says @michiganstateu Professor @JulianChambliss. Chambliss studies how Detroit and its…
Today on #MMIWG2S Awareness Day, we honor Indigenous women, girls & Two-Spirit people lost to systemic violence. At MSU in March 2024, The REDress Project by Jaime Black-Morsette brought visibility to this crisis. bit.ly/M_05 📷: @DevonAkmon
The National Endowment for the Humanities has begun slashing its staff following directives from the Trump administration to shrink the federal workforce, deepening the blow to cultural organizations, researchers and programs across the country. wapo.st/4lr4L3u
A fascinating and complex look at museums, ethics, and the stewardship of human remains. Raises big questions about how we honor history while respecting the people behind the exhibits. inquirer.com/arts/mutter-mu…
Dali Museum Produces Salvador Dali’s Once-Lost Screenplay With Google’s New Generative Video Platform artnews.com/art-news/news/…
"To truly honor Michigan’s cultural contributions, techno or otherwise, we have to center the people who lived it. That’s how you build trust, tell deeper stories and create something real.” lansingcitypulse.com/stories/detroi…
For #WomensHistoryMonth we're highlighting a clay sculpture from our collection showing the “Three Sisters”—corn, squash & beans. Learn more with @michiganstateu article bit.ly/43oY37J This sculpture is on view at @MSUBroad in "Farmland: Food, Justice, and Sovereignty"
The entire IMLS staff has been placed on administrative leave. America's museums, libraries, and communities are at risk of losing vital resources. We are in communication with partners and stakeholders to assess the sector's legal options. Full statement: aam-us.org/2025/03/31/aam…
On March 14, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order that called for the dismantling of seven federal agencies “to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.” The Institute of Museum and Library Services was also on the list. (via @ConversationUS)…
New #ArtOpps now live on ArtRabbit for you to browse, share, and apply to! 🏛️ Residencies at Cambridge Artworks, Asteria Space 🥇 Competition at @Chetwoods 💼 Commission by @Deptfordx 🖼️ Exhibition Opportunity at Doozy Magazine, The Adelaide Salon, @suaveartasia , @MSUMuseum…
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