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New exhibit traces the transformative history of Paris
A Vision of Paris presents the first public display of works from Roxane Debuisson’s extensive collection, documenting the city’s growth and renovation.
New mural brings community touch to Stanford hospital
A 90-foot mural at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital became a community effort when staff and young patients added their own brushstrokes to the work.
Meet Stanford’s self-styled ‘art ranger’
Mark Shunney stewards the university’s world-class collection of public art from a tiny eco-outpost next to Meyer Green.
Four places on campus where art finds you
From self-guided tours to serendipitous sightings, Stanford’s grounds offer many opportunities for engaging with public artworks.
Exhibition unpacks the storied life of Jane Stanford
On view now at the Cantor Arts Center, JANE! offers a new look at the university’s founding mother.
Anderson Collection’s founding director steps down
After 12 years at the helm of Stanford’s museum of modern and contemporary American art, Jason Linetzky says the spirit of possibility that animated the university’s emerging Arts District is still alive today.
ART AS COLLECTIVE | IDA Journal Spring 2026
Art as Collective Our Spring 2026 edition of the IDA Journal centers on Art as Collective. Art is never made alone. In our practices, we carry the people, places, histories, and communities that have shaped us, including those we may never have met but whose lives and labor continue to move through our own. We…
Bad dancing class teaches students the art of awkward
Dance 123 invites students to expand their perception of what’s beautiful – by becoming the worst dancers possible.
Mia Clark finds her footing
The junior captains the women’s field hockey team and dances with three campus groups – experiences she credits with teaching her to let go.
Poet Hanif Abdurraqib shares how to build a creative life
During a seven-month residency, the Denning Visiting Artist mentored students, drew packed audiences, and fostered conversations about poetry, music, and the work of being an artist.
Photo contest brings global research into focus
Stanford Global Studies’ photo contest winners showcase research, internships, and study experiences around the world.
When BTS came to Stanford
The biggest K-pop band in the world sold out three shows at Stanford Stadium, electrifying campus and the Bay Area.
Cryptography PhD by day, ballroom president by night
Rohit Nema researches zero-knowledge proofs and advanced encryption – and runs the Stanford Ballroom Club.
