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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

What do museums owe visitors when it comes to authenticity in what's on display? My latest piece explores the choices museums make in exhibiting their collections, and what that means for trust and transparency. Read it on Museums Reconsidered: devonakmon.substack.com/.../authenti....

Title card for the Substack article 'Authenticity in the Age of Replicas,' over a photo of a museum visitor viewing an illuminated digital installation.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Deadline this Sunday, 5/10! 2026 Michigan Central Art × Newlab Creative Residency is accepting apps for four fellows. Each receives $30K, fabrication access, & mentorship over 12 weeks in Detroit. 2 tracks: Art + Technology & the new Art + Health track w/ Henry Ford Health.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Museums are under pressure like never before—and the fights over what we see are intensifying. Join me, Ann Burroughs (Japanese American National Museum), Hamza Walker (The Brick), & moderator Elizabeth Larison (National Coalition Against Censorship) for: "How Do Museums Resist Censorship?"

Event flyer for "How Do Museums Resist Censorship?" featuring a bronze equestrian statue by Kara Walker titled "Unmanned Drone" (2023). The flyer lists the date and time as February 23, 2026, 7:30-9:30 PM at Herald Examiner Building in Los Angeles. Panelists include Elizabeth Larison (moderator, Director of Arts and Culture Advocacy Program at National Coalition Against Censorship), Devon Akmon (Director of Michigan State University Museum and Chair of the Board at American Alliance of Museums), Ann Burroughs (President and CEO of Japanese American National Museum), and Hamza Walker (Director of The Brick and Co-Curator of MONUMENTS). Bottom text reads "RSVP HERE - Join us in person or online" with URL zps.la/museums.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Excited to be part of a powerful conversation, hosted by @zocalopublicsquare.bsky.social, called “How Do Museums Resist Censorship?” If you are in Los Angeles on Monday, February 23, join us for a timely and important discussion. RSVP to join online or in-person: zps.la/museums

Promotional graphic for an event titled “How Do Museums Resist Censorship?” The design features large bold text and event details on a dark textured background. Date and time listed as February 23, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at the Herald Examiner Building in Los Angeles. Panelists shown in individual headshots include Elizabeth Larison, Devon Akmon, Ann Burroughs, and Hamza Walker, each with their titles and affiliations. A photograph of a bronze sculpture by Kara Walker appears on the left side. The bottom includes logos of partner organizations and a call to RSVP at zps.la/museums.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Prominent museums in Minneapolis are standing in solidarity with the local community today.

Black graphic with white text reading “In Solidarity.” The Minnesota Museum of American Art announces it is closed today, January 23, for staff community service and well being, expressing support for the communities it serves. The message notes the museum will reopen Saturday and Sunday as a place of respite and inspiration, with free admission for all.

Teal graphic with white text stating that the Science Museum of Minnesota is closed on Friday, January 23, in solidarity with the immigrant community to allow space for action, reflection, rest, and safety. The message says the museum will reopen with regular hours on Saturday and includes the phrase “Science is for everyone.”

Interior view of the Minneapolis Institute of Art with large windows overlooking a winter cityscape and a sculptural installation in the foreground. Text overlay states the museum is closed on Friday, January 23, to recognize the weight of the moment in the community and to prioritize care for employees and the Twin Cities community, with regular hours resuming Saturday.

Screenshot of the Walker Art Center website with a yellow banner at the top reading that the Walker is closed today in support of the community and that a Nile Harris performance has been canceled. The page features images and listings for exhibitions and performances, including Dyani White Hawk: Love Language.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Additional works on display in the exhibition Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms at Toledo Museum of Art.

Visitor wearing headphones viewing interactive and digital algorithmic art installations, including a central illuminated column with abstract marine-inspired visuals, at Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms, Toledo Museum of Art.

Digital wall display of colorful rose petals arranged in grid patterns alongside a video portrait of a man, part of Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms, Toledo Museum of Art.

Large algorithmically generated wall art featuring a grid of colorful gradients and geometric patterns in red, blue, pink, and yellow hues, at Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms, Toledo Museum of Art.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Video of Jardins d’Été by artist Quayola, on view at the Toledo Museum of Art as part of the exhibition Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms. toledomuseum.org/exhibitions/...

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

That’s something our group of 30 residents, likely the city’s most diverse to date, emphasized over 18 months of work with staff on the Achieving Equitable Engagement in Ann Arbor report. I’m not sure how it’s being used now or whether its impact is being assessed. www.a2gov.org/services/equ...

Slide titled ‘RECOMMENDATION 4: Make engagement events more accessible and attractive.’ It explains that inaccessible, unwelcoming, or hostile events deter engagement. Below are ten listed strategies, such as offering hybrid meetings, holding meetings at various times, recording and sharing meetings, enforcing respectful ground rules, compensating participants, training facilitators, and clearly communicating decision-making processes.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I’m delighted to share that I voted Yes on Proposals A and B in the Ann Arbor special election! Now it’s your turn—have you made your voice heard? #A2Council #A2Votes

A red, white, and blue “I Voted” sticker featuring the U.S. flag, Arabic text reading “لقد صوتت” (I voted), and the hashtag #A2Votes, all on an oval white background.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

The MSU Museum's open call for "Singularity," an exhibition that speculates on the future impact of rapid developments in artificial intelligence, is open for submissions until July 4, 2025. Learn more: museum.msu.edu/explore/cola...

A digital art poster featuring a human brain integrated with glowing circuits, resting on a computer chip. The text reads: "OPEN CALL. SINGULARITY – An Exhibition Examining When AI Outthinks Humans. Entry Deadline: July 4, 2025." The background consists of a close-up view of a circuit board with orange and blue lighting.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Art for your boo-boo! Band-Aid x The Met collaboration featuring designs by Hokusai.

A decorative metal Band-Aid tin featuring Hokusai’s iconic wave artwork, labeled “FLEXIBLE FABRIC DESIGNS BY HOKUSAI” in collaboration with The Met. In front of the tin is a single fabric bandage with a colorful floral pattern on a green background.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

We finally had the occasion to visit the biennial Desert X, a site-specific international art exhibition held throughout the Coachella Valley. Desert X 2025 features 11 site-responsive installations that thoughtfully engage with the region's unique desert environment.

Agnes Denes' "The Living Pyramid," a tiered, pyramid-shaped earthwork covered in blooming wildflowers and grasses, situated in a green lawn with trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Alison Saar's "Soul Service Station," a mirrored art installation resembling a vintage gas station with a red pump and signage, set in a desert landscape with several visitors nearby.

Kimsooja's "To Breathe—Coachella Valley," a circular labyrinth made of iridescent transparent panels that reflect light and color in a desert environment, with mountains and a dramatic sky in the background.

Sanford Biggers' "Unsui (Mirror)," featuring two tall reflective poles topped with ornate cloud forms, standing in a rocky desert terrain beneath a moody sky.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

We stumbled on an article a few weeks back—and ended up in Columbus, Indiana. Never heard of it? Neither had we. But this small city near Indianapolis is packed with world-class modern architecture. Saarinen, Pei, Meier, Girard, Kiley… it’s an open-air museum of American design. Totally unexpected.

Large Arch by Henry Moore (1971), Bartholomew County Public Library and First Christian Church by Eliel Saarinen (1942)
Bronze abstract arch sculpture framing a tall brick clock tower, with the First Christian Church and surrounding greenery visible in the background.

Bartholomew County Public Library by I.M. Pei (1969)
Modernist brick library building with strong horizontal lines, viewed behind the Large Arch sculpture by Henry Moore in a paved plaza setting.

Miller House and Garden (1957) by Eero Saarinen, landscape by Dan Kiley, interiors by Alexander Girard
Low-slung modern house with clean white roofline and glass walls, surrounded by green lawn and sparse trees, representing classic mid-century modern architecture.

AT&T/SBC Switching Center by Paul Kennon (1976)
Modern mirrored building with reflective glass panels, featuring bold vertical pipes in red, pink, blue, and yellow on one side and a geometric metal framework in front.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

It’s a holiday, we’re on the road home from exploring the architectural treasures of Columbus, Indiana—and Dharma still managed to knock out her regular city council newsletter from the passenger seat. Not even a getaway can slow her resolve. Color me impressed. #A2Council

Dharma working on a laptop in the passenger seat of a car, wearing sunglasses and a blue denim shirt, with trees visible through the window.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

DJ John “Jammin” Collins of Underground Resistance brought the funk to the Techno: The Rise of Detroit's Machine Music exhibition space last week. Up next, this Thursday, is the one and only Carl Craig. Come through: museum.msu.edu/events/perfo... Pix: @funkytreetown.bsky.social

John Jammin Collins performing live at a mixer, wearing headphones and focused on mixing tracks. Turntables and audio equipment are prominently displayed.

Black and white close-up shot of a DJ’s hand adjusting controls on a sound mixer during a live performance.

Energetic crowd dancing at a techno event, with people mid-movement under overhead lights in an industrial-style venue.

Promotional flyer for “Techno Futures: Detroit’s Afrofuturist Groove” featuring a live performance by Carl Craig. Event details include Thursday, April 17, 8–10 PM at 311 Abbot, East Lansing, with registration at museum.msu.edu.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

DJ John Jammin Collins of Underground Resistance and community curator for MSU Museum's "Techno: The Rise of Detroit's Machine Music" is up next in our exhibition programming series! His DJ set this Friday is free, but spots are limited. museum.msu.edu/events/under...

Promotional poster for John Collins of Underground Resistance DJ set, featuring John Collins at the turntables wearing headphones. Event details: Friday, April 11, 8:00–10:00 PM, 311 Abbot, East Lansing. Registration at museum.msu.edu.

John Collins, Jeff Mills, and MSU Museum curator Julian Chambliss standing in front of a brick wall, all wearing dark jackets and smiling for the camera.

Group photo featuring DJ Le Femme, DJ Minx, John Collins, DJ Holographic, and Stacey ‘Hotwaxx’ Hale, standing together and smiling in front of a colorful backdrop at a techno culture event.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Tonight, MSU Museum hosts legendary Detroit DJ/producer/composer Jeff Mills for a sold-out conversation on his genre-defying work. Catch the live stream via WKAR! From Axis Records to collabs w/ orchestras, filmmakers, & NASA, Mills continues to redefine Techno at the intersection of art+science.

Promotional graphic for “Futurist Frequencies: A Conversation with Jeff Mills,” moderated by Dr. Julian Chambliss. Event details: Thursday, April 3, 6:00–7:30 PM with a 30-minute reception after at WKAR Studio, Room 145, 404 Wilson Road, East Lansing. Hosted by MSU Museum. Black and white stylized image of Jeff Mills is on the right side. Logos for MSU Museum, MSUFCU, and WKAR are at the bottom.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

American Alliance of Museums' Statement on the Placing of IMLS Staff on Administrative Leave www.aam-us.org/2025/03/31/a...

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Hotwaxx spinning in the Techno: The Rise of Detroit's Machine Music exhibition space at 311 Abbot in downtown East Lansing following the panel. Details on the exhibition: museum.msu.edu/exhibition/d...

Black and white photograph of a DJ, wearing a leather jacket, headphones, and glasses, intensely focused while performing. The image features a multiple-exposure effect, showing different moments of movement as the DJ manipulates audio equipment labeled 'AUDIO RESCUE TEAM'.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Underground Resistance's John Collins w/ Detroit techno & house icons Stacey "Hotwaxx" Hale, DJ Minx, DJ Holographic, & DJ Le Femme at WKAR during MSU Museum's Her Sound, Her City: Detroit's Women Shaping Electronic Music program. ICYMI: www.youtube.com/live/7yU0XrD... 📸: @funkytreetown.bsky.social

John Collins, centered, poses with Detroit techno and house DJs at WKAR. From left to right: DJ Le Femme, DJ Minx, DJ Holographic, and Stacey 'Hotwaxx' Hale. They stand together in front of a vibrant green and blue curtain, smiling.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Tonight at the Ann Arbor Film Festival!!! — 50 Years of De-Evolution, the Restored Films of DEVO (1976-1984) aafilmfest.filmchief.com/shop/tickets...

A black and white photograph of five members of the band DEVO wearing shiny metallic outfits and distinctive red energy dome hats. The red color of the hats is highlighted, while the rest of the image remains monochrome. The band members have serious expressions and are positioned closely together against a patterned curtain backdrop.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Tonight’s program, Her Sound, Her City: Detroit’s Women Shaping Electronic Music, has reached full capacity. Thanks to WKAR, you can stream the conversation featuring Stacey "Hotwaxx" Hale, DJ Holographic, DJ Minx, and DJ Le Femme beginning at 6PM EDT — museum.msu.edu/events/her-s...

"Flyer for an event titled 'HER SOUND, HER CITY: Detroit's Women Shaping Electronic Music.' The flyer has a light pink background with black text and features a halftone image of a woman DJ wearing headphones and glasses in front of a vinyl record. The event features a talk with DJs Stacey 'Hotwaxx' Hale, DJ Holographic, DJ Minx, and DJ Le Femme, moderated by Dr. Olivia Furman. It is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at WKAR Studio (room 145), 404 Wilson Road, East Lansing. Registration is available at museum.msu.edu. Logos of sponsors, including MuSeUm, MSUFCU, and WKAR PBS NPR, appear on the right side.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

The Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University is seeking a visionary Director to lead the museum into its next chapter. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the museum’s impact as a dynamic arts institution w/in a major public research university. Details: shorturl.at/sbRRx

Exterior view of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University during nighttime, showcasing its modern angular architecture with sharp geometric lines and illuminated entrance.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

The registration for our upcoming program featuring Jeff Mills on April 3 is now full. If you were hoping to attend or live too far away, we have great news! Thanks to our friends at WKAR, the event will be livestreamed. Click the link for more info: museum.msu.edu/events/futur...

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

The MSU Museum is now live on the Bloomberg Connects app! This digital guide extends the museum experience right to your fingertips—explore exhibitions, discover behind-the-scenes insights, and engage with our collections in a whole new way. Download Bloomberg Connects and start your journey today!

A hand holding a smartphone displaying the Bloomberg Connects app interface for the MSU Museum. The screen shows an exhibition titled "Techno: The Rise of Detroit's Machine Music" along with other museum collections. The text at the top says, "Explore the MSU Museum from ANYWHERE!"

A smartphone displaying a gallery of images from the Bloomberg Connects app, featuring exclusive content from the MSU Museum, including historical documents, photographs, and portraits of people. The text on the side reads, "Gain access to exclusive content."

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

On Feb 18, MSU Museum & WKAR present Carl Craig and Mike Banks in a panel on Detroit’s role in shaping Afrofuturism through Techno, exploring its sound and cultural ties to African diaspora identity. Details & registration: museum.msu.edu/events/techn...

Promotional image for "Techno Futures: Detroit's Afrofuturist Groove" event. Features a talk with Carl Craig and Mike Banks, moderated by Dr. Julian Chambliss. Event details: Tuesday, February 18, 6:00–7:00 PM, WKAR Studio (room 145), 404 Wilson Road, East Lansing. Registration at museum.msu.edu. Includes images of Carl Craig and Mike Banks with a vinyl record, and logos for MSU Museum, MSUFCU, and All Black Digital.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is great. 20+ vendors & eateries, sustainable design, incubator space for entrepreneurs, & a farmer’s market. Would love to see a similar development in Ann Arbor. Along N Main by the river?

Interior view of Fish Lads of Grand Rapids, a seafood vendor in the Downtown Market. Features wooden produce bins with onions, potatoes, limes, and lemons in the foreground, and chalkboard menus above listing seafood options such as Icelandic cod, Alaskan halibut, and specialty items like Po’ Boys and Lobster Rolls.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The Flat Iron Building in Grand Rapids, designed by architect William G. Robinson in 1860, is visually captivating structure. A prime example of Italianate architecture. It's also conveniently located across the street from Madcap Coffee.

Historic Flat Iron Building in downtown Grand Rapids, featuring its iconic triangular shape and Italianate architectural style with arched windows, detailed cornices, and cream-colored brick facade. The foreground shows a winter street scene with nearby businesses and modern urban surroundings.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Embrace the (World of) Winter. 100+ art installations throughout downtown Grand Rapids.

The Blue Bridge at night featuring 'Kinetic Perspective,' a light art installation by Juan Fuentes Studio. The installation includes glowing blue circular designs that create a dynamic, futuristic display along the snowy pedestrian walkway.

A winter cityscape at night featuring 'Meadowgrass Field,' a light installation with glowing blue and white LED lights resembling a field of grass. The display is set on a snowy riverside park with high-rises and bridges illuminated in the background.

A large light art installation called 'ChronoHarp' in Calder Plaza, featuring glowing pink, purple, and blue LED strips arranged in a canopy-like structure. Visitors gather around the interactive display set against the backdrop of the city square at night.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

I recently visited Meow Wolf’s newest venue, Radio Tave, in Houston. It might be my fave. This immersive experience transports you into ETNL, a community radio station mysteriously relocated to another dimension. Music plays a central role, guiding & interweaving the exhibit’s surreal storytelling.

A vibrant, neon-lit installation featuring psychedelic, multicolored sculptures of cacti, animals, and abstract designs in a dark room illuminated by blacklight. The scene includes whimsical details like glowing stars and intricate patterns.

A metallic, industrial display of interwoven silver ducts and pipes, centered around a screen displaying an image of flowing lava. The setup has a futuristic and mechanical aesthetic with cool blue lighting.

A hallway with two brightly colored, stylized doors. One door resembles a submarine hatch with yellow and green accents, while the other features a blue design with painted clouds and mountains. The hallway is illuminated by glowing neon lights.

A close-up of a lanyard, festival badge, and a photo strip. The badge promotes a fictional “Big Cricket & Apple Fritter Festival,” and the photo strip features three playful selfies of a man with whimsical doodles like angel wings and hearts around his image.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Ryoji Ikeda’s “The Universe Within The Universe” transforms cosmic phenomena into an immersive blend of light, sound, and data. Its exploration of infinity complements the themes of Space Explorers: The Infinite VR experience in Houston, deepening reflections on the boundlessness of the universe.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Today, we visited the car-free, mixed-use development Culdesac in Tempe, AZ. It’s an impressive project that reaffirmed my belief that adding parking decks along TODs in Ann Arbor is a bad idea. #A2Council

A wide view of a pedestrian-only street at Culdesac Tempe with brick paving, string lights overhead, and modern buildings on both sides. A "Lectric Ave" sign is visible on the left, and a directional map stands in the center

A "Welcome to Culdesac Tempe" sign with a detailed site map in the foreground, leading into a pedestrian-friendly, car-free street lined with modern buildings, plants, and seating areas

A cozy alleyway in Culdesac Tempe with vibrant turquoise and white walls, bicycles parked on the left, string lights above, and lush greenery lining the narrow pathway.

A mixed-use building at Culdesac Tempe featuring small businesses on the ground floor and balconies above, with a plant shop and patio seating visible in the foreground, surrounded by landscaped greenery.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

"Density is the only human morphology that is legitimate." Working to marginalize the automobile. — Paolo Soleri, architect of Arcosanti

View of Arcosanti's architectural structures integrated into a desert landscape, featuring tall cypress trees and a rugged canyon backdrop.

Entrance sign to Arcosanti reading 'The Urban Laboratory since 1970,' with a desert road leading into the site.

A domed workshop or gathering space at Arcosanti, with red circular designs on the ceiling and shelves displaying pottery and ceramic items.

Close-up of a crate filled with bronze windbells, a hallmark of Arcosanti's handcrafted art and design.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

This week, we’re diving into the '101 Best Tacos in Los Angeles' list from LA Times. So far, we’ve savored the cabeza vampiro from Tacos El Vampiro in Sylmar, the tacos de camarones from Mariscos Jalisco, and the mixto taco from Carnitas El Artista in Inglewood. All three were absolutely incredible!

Mariscos Jalisco food truck parked on a sunny Los Angeles street, with customers ordering and eating at nearby tables.

Exterior view of Carnitas El Artista, a taco spot in Los Angeles, on a rainy day with a bright red wall, parking spaces, and a mural of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Cozy seating area inside Tacos El Vampiro, featuring white brick walls, potted plants on shelves, and a large painted sign with the restaurant name.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

And, here’s some sample video.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

We visited the immersive art & entertainment venue Cosm in Los Angeles today. The 87-foot LED dome with over 8K resolution is absolutely stunning. Detroit will soon host the fourth Cosm venue. Looking forward to having this cutting-edge technology right in our backyard.

A stunning view from inside Cosm LA, featuring a luxurious seating area with black couches and red lighting, overlooking a vivid projection of snow-covered mountains under a bright blue sky.

The immersive interior of Cosm LA, showcasing amphitheater-style seating with red accents facing a massive projection of a rocky cave formation with sunlight streaming through an arch.

A captivating moment during a performance at Cosm LA, featuring a lifelike projection of a large ship with performers climbing on its rigging, set in a dynamic, immersive water-themed display.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

WKAR's Binary Minds is a must-watch three-part series on AI. In the episode AI & Art, MSU Museum's Mark Sullivan delves into the ethics and creative process of artmaking using AI. A great primer on AI and creativity! Stream: lnkd.in/garjfRUW

Mark Sullivan, Creative Director of CoLab Studio at Michigan State University, stands in front of a green wall holding a tablet displaying AI-generated artwork. The wall behind him features images of various art pieces, including a bicycle loaded with trash and a person with a crate. The overlay text identifies him and his role at Michigan State University.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Sneak peek! The MSU Museum renovation is well underway, and we couldn’t be more excited about the transformation taking shape. Stay tuned for more updates as we reimagine this space to inspire and amaze!

The construction site showing a large brick building, MSU Museum, surrounded by a black fence with a "Christman: Building Since 1894" banner, set against a cloudy sky and fallen autumn leaves.

Interior of a building under renovation, with workers wearing safety gear, tools, and construction materials like wooden planks and ladders visible, under exposed beams and lighting.

A large open space within a building under construction, with boarded windows, exposed concrete walls, construction tools, and workers in safety vests and helmets.

A group of individuals wearing construction helmets and safety vests touring a building under renovation, with exposed walls and beams in the background.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Dharma & I had a great evening celebrating Ann Arbor nonprofits. First, we marked 20 years of The Stewardship Network's impactful environmental work. Then, we were inspired by youth creativity at the Neutral Zone’s NZ Engage fundraiser. So lucky to have these impactful orgs in our community!

The NZ Engage fundraiser at the Neutral Zone, featuring Lori Ruddy on stage, a decorated backdrop with lights, and audience members seated at round tables engaged in the presentation.

The Stewardship Network's 20th anniversary celebration in a cozy indoor space with attendees seated in a circle, listening to Lisa Brush at the front. The setting includes wooden floors, a kitchen area in the background, and large windows letting in natural light

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Last October, Cincinnati was transformed into a dazzling display of light and art during the BLINK 2024 festival. Over 80 interactive installations, street art, projection mapping, and light-based installations illuminated more than 30 city blocks across Cincinnati and northern Kentucky.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

"Momentum," an exhibition by Berlin-based artist Abel Korinsky, is on display through December 14 at the MSU Museum's temporary pop-up location at 311 Abbot Road in downtown East Lansing. Korinsky was the inaugural artist-in-residence for the Arts Power Up program at MSU. tinyurl.com/x2u3rmct

Two people seated in front of screens in a dimly lit room, wearing headphones and watching video displays. The room has a modern, minimalistic setup with additional people and a green-lit exit sign in the background.

Large installation art piece with a rectangular screen projecting swirling colors, including greens, purples, and yellows, creating an abstract, smoke-like effect. The piece is displayed in a dark room with two people visible in the distance.

Silhouette of Abil Korinsky standing against a vibrant background with swirling orange and yellow hues, creating an abstract and ethereal effect.

Abel Korinsky leaning over a desk with computers in a dark room, surrounded by screens displaying white swirling patterns on a wall, suggesting a digital or artistic environment.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 05/09/2024

Congratulations to A2SF and the Ann Arbor District Library on the exciting opening of Craig Walsh's installation, Monuments, at Wheeler Park! The installation is only on display through Sunday, September 8. www.a2sf.org/events/monum...

A wide view of a park at dusk with multiple large green faces projected onto the trees. A few people are gathered in the foreground, some sitting on the grass and others standing, looking toward the illuminated trees. The faces are formed by the light blending with the tree branches and leaves, creating a surreal and mysterious effect. A basketball court is visible in the background.

A close-up of two large green faces projected onto trees at night in a park. The faces blend with the branches and foliage, appearing almost as if they are part of the trees. A lit sign in the foreground reads "Wheeler Park." The surrounding area is dark, with subtle lighting on the sign and park equipment visible in the background.

A nighttime scene featuring a large green face projected onto a tree near a basketball court. The face is made of light that blends into the tree's shape, with two basketball hoops in the foreground and a dimly lit pavilion in the background. The face appears to be watching over the park, creating an ethereal atmosphere.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 23/01/2024

The MSU Museum, in collaboration w/ MSU Libraries & various campus units, is excited to host Detroiter & distinguished author Curtis Chin for a discussion of his recently released memoir, “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.” Details: 3ly.link/1vmqM

Promotional graphic for the Curtis Chin book discussion and signing, hosted by MSU Museum and MSU Libraries, on February 1.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

Tonight, the MSU Museum opens its new exhibition Food Fight!, which explores themes of global food security, food consumption and production, and our complex relationships with food. The opening (5-7pm) features Detroit DJ/artist Sheefy Mcfly & Lansing Poet Laureate Masaki Takahashi! See you there?

Exhibit view within the Food Fight! exhibition at the MSU Museum.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 27/12/2023

An obligatory pilgrimage to Grand Central Market is a must when visiting downtown LA.

View of food stalls inside Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

This week, I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural International Directors Forum on Science Engagement in Finland. The event brought together ≈ 100 directors from science museums across 6 continents to network & delve into two critical themes: dis/misinformation & the triple planetary crisis.

Siim Kumpas, policy officer with the European External Action Service, delivers a lecture to about 100 science museum directors in the auditorium at Heureka in Finland during the International Directors Forum on Science Engagement.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

Some fun new swag from the Obama Foundation. The Obama Presidential Center is becoming a reality. Watching the construction of the new museum is truly a sight to behold. Very grateful for the tour from core staff earlier this week.

A view of the construction on the museum at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on an overcast day in November.

New patches and a Field Notes pad from the Obama Foundation.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 09/11/2023

The Blue Paradox at the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago explores the pervasiveness of plastic pollution. It's a powerful exhibition that utilizes amazing immersive technologies.

The Blue Paradox immersive exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago.

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 02/10/2023

Reconnecting with experts Bill Hart-Davidson & Anjana Susarla on Oct 11 to continue our discussion on the evolving nature of AI and the pressing questions about accountability. We’ll explore the pros and cons of generative AI. Event info: bit.ly/AI_A_MSUM

A digital ad for the event, Conversation on AI & Accountability, presented on October 11 from 5pm to 6:30pm in the Cook Recital Hall within the Music Building at Michigan State University.

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