Curious Collections of the Carolinas

Past Exhibitions
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Image credit: Installation view. Curious Collections of the Carolinas, April 11 – August 1, 2012, BRAHM.

Image credit: Installation view. Curious Collections of the Carolinas, April 11 – August 1, 2012, BRAHM.

April 11 – July 30, 2012

Curious Collections of the Carolinas highlights a wide array of fascinating objects from nearly 30 collectors throughout North Carolina. From face jugs, to tobacco tags, to model trains, the unique tastes of personal collections in this exhibition survey the art of collecting with a whimsical air. Through the curation of diverse collections, Curious Collections of the Carolinas highlights the material histories of the displayed objects, and questions the why behind the deeply personal psychology of collecting.

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