The Naming of Things

Collaboration and Creative Reuse

  • Jessica Cline New York Public Library

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to encourage the use of visual collections as a tool for community engagement and visual literacy. Using the example of a collaborative exhibition between the New York Public Library Picture Collection and Pratt Institute, it highlights the potential of engaging new communities by utilizing already-available resources in new or unexpected ways.

Published
2020-08-14
Section
Feature Articles