Alex Geldzahler
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alex.geldzahler@yale.edu
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ALEX GELDZAHLER
The most extensive North American collection of J.M.W. Turner’s works now at the YCBA

“J.M.W. Turner: Romance and Reality” opened on March 29, as part of the YCBA’s opening after renovation closures.

April 2, 2025

KAMINI PURUSHOTHAMAN & ALEX GELDZAHLER
After two years, the YCBA to open its doors this Saturday

Take a look inside the $16.5 million, two-year renovation project before the Yale Center for British Art officially opens to the public on March 29.

March 28, 2025

ALEX GELDZAHLER
Beinecke Library’s Islamic Manuscripts on full display for the first time ever

“Taught by the Pen: The World of Islamic Manuscripts” opened at the Beinecke, exhibiting Yale’s collection of Islamic manuscripts, one of the largest in the country.

March 6, 2025

ALEX GELDZAHLER
Gordon Grand Fellowship invites Amy Cappellazzo and Mike Goss to discuss the “Art of Business/Business of Art”

The Gordon Grand Fellowship hosted a lecture with Amy Capalazzo and Mike Goss, exploring the mechanics of the art world.

February 24, 2025

ALEX GELDZAHLER
The Decline and Fall of Humanities

“So what’s your major?” we’ve all heard.  After sharing my plans, I’m often told: “What are you going to do with that?” It seems like […]

February 13, 2025

ZEYNA MALIK & ALEX GELDZAHLER
Can you imagine working with your spouse? These two Yale School of Art instructors do

Lisa Sigal ART ’89 and Byron Kim ’83 spoke about their personal bond, respective practices and experiences as co-directors of the Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art.

February 12, 2025

ZEYNA MALIK & ALEX GELDZAHLER
YUAG showcases ancient texts and Eastern Zodiacs installation

A new rotation on the Yale University Art Gallery’s 2nd floor explores animals in East Asia and literary themes from South Asia and West Asia.

February 10, 2025

ISABELLA SANCHEZ & ALEX GELDZAHLER
“People Look Up at Good Architecture” exhibit unveils the history of the YCBA building

“People Look Up at Good Architecture” showcases sketches, letters and images from the original construction of the YCBA building. The exhibit is on display until May 11.

February 4, 2025

ALEX GELDZAHLER
Mark Kingwell GRD ’89 GRD ’91 publishes new book about the role of trust in society

Kingwell’s book, “Question Authority,” analyzes modern society’s “addiction to conviction” and provides directions for restoring trust in institutions.

January 23, 2025

ISABELLA SANCHEZ & ALEX GELDZAHLER
Martina Droth appointed new director of Yale Center for British Art

Droth, previously the deputy director and chief curator of the YCBA, will begin her tenure as director of the center on Jan. 15.

January 15, 2025

ALEX GELDZAHLER
Holocaust survivors’ families reflect on Beinecke’s video exhibit of Holocaust testimonials

The News spoke with Holocaust survivors’ families and curators to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Fortunoff Digital Archives exhibit.

November 19, 2024