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A Cosmic Duet

March 21, 2025

Eloise Rich ’26

The question of obsolescence—whether a technology, artwork, product, or idea remains relevant—is crucial to the work of artists and scientists. Obsolescence is relevant for myriad reasons. For one, we are often left wondering how much time we have left, with both our technology and life itself. At the same time, contemporary scientific and artistic developments are informed by previous trends.

A black-and-white scientific illustration of a large tree, possibly a sequoia, alongside three diagrams.

The Allen Memorial Art Museum Reopens

September 1, 2020

Yvonne Gay

Late last month, a small group of new Oberlin faculty members stood in a large circle, six feet apart, in the King Sculpture Court of the Allen Memorial Art Museum. The invited group were among the first visitors inside the space since it closed in late March. This month the museum reopens with regular hours to members of the college community.

People wearing mouth and nose masks walk through an art gallery.

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