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Seat of Learning is an art installation investigating time, movement, memory, knowledge, and how we learn from material objects. The concept originated when the artists found a vintage school desk that encapsulated 20th-century early learning through its patina, material presence, and history of use.

Gathering stories from a diverse range of individuals and objects from across the western United States and the Pikes Peak region, the artists presented a selection as creative content for the final installation.

Lackey and Lehn worked with UCCS students to create the installation, further layering the learning experience embodied by this installation.

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Community Virtual Gallery

 

Inspired by Seat of Learning, we created a virtual exhibit of objects and stories from our community shared with us on Instagram.

See the virtual gallery

Virtual Walkthrough

Catch a glimpse of the Seat of Learning exhibit in the gallery.

Visiting Artists + Critics Series

Jane Lackey & Thomas Lehn

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Learn more about the series

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Exhibition Broadside

Deep-dive into the show: read essays and learn about the curators in our show catalog.

Read it

The Objects

Below are the objects displayed in the show. Click on the image to listen to the audio story about each object, from the contributor.

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1. JD Sell, Opie Klaus, 1973 VW Beetle
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2. David Gamble, child’s rocking chair
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3. Maggie Carson, Remington typewriter
 
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4. Edie Tsong, knitted doll
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5. Jane Lackey/Thomas Lehn, vintage school desk
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6. Joanne Lefrak, boots
 
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7. Hector Poveda Morales, agenda/diary
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8. Gary Griffin, compass/sundial
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9. Laura Mulry, whiskey bottle and piece of peat
 
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10. Gail Rieke, travel journal suitcase
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11. EJ Jennings, iron pot
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12. Bonnie Lynch, bird’s nest with stone
 
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13. Rita Hug, tear vial
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14. Susan York, Eva Zeisel teapot
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15. Ren Murata-Long, “Greepo” stuffed monkey
 
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16. Elaine Querry, antelope horns
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17. Michelle Mosser, stereo slide viewer
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18. Peggy Diggs, father’s “Family Diary”
 
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19. Darrell Wilks, paint jar
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20. Varuni Kanagasundaram, ceramic sculpture
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21. Henry Muchmore, hammer
 
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22. Michael Hoffer, kitchen knife
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23. Linda Swanson, father’s WWII medal, mother’s WAVES pin
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24. Tamara J. Moore, nurse’s pin/pencil
 
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25. RJ Ward, baseball (signed by Willie Mays)
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26. Joyce Victor, tablecloth from Odisha
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27. Peter Madsen, knitted hat
 
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28. Aeh Jay Chuenjit Hollenbeck, letter from adoptive parents
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29. Ben Dallas, celluloid photo medallion
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30. Hakim Bellamy, turquoise prayer beads
 
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31. Eliza Twichell, a ring
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32. Mira Burack, black duvet cover
 
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