MoCP Collection Research Fellow in Proximity magazine
MoCP veteran Karsten Lund shares his experiences and impressions of the museum as seen from his former first floor ‘bunker’ office in the latest issue of Proximity magazine. Lund spent two years at the museum as the Collection Research Fellow, during which he curated an exhibition and devoted countless hours to delving into the details of the lives, processes, and experiences of many of the artists featured in the museum’s collection. His research became a “process of discovery” as he uncovered stories of photographic groups and movements, like the "New Color Photographers,’" and important photography projects, like the Changing Chicago project begun in 1987. He even describes the MoCP as a “catalyst” for discovery for a range of audiences.
Read “Dispatch from the Vault” for more discoveries in his research, the secrets of his curatorial practice, and other thoughts on the MoCP.
Visit our online collections database for a glimpse of all of his hard work!