Column | Museums are underrated

By Faith Richardson, Senior Staff Writer • October 3, 2025

This week, staff writer Faith Richardson argues why museums are underrated institutions.

4 things you didn’t know about Andy Warhol

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer • March 2, 2023

Andy Warhol is well known for his distinctive screen printing style and brightly colored pop art ranging from Campbell’s Soup Cans to famous figures like Marilyn Monroe. Unsurprisingly, his personal life was as vibrant as his art.

Students learn the ins-and-outs of museums from Pitt

By Katelyn Kruszewski, Staff Writer • January 14, 2022

Pittsburgh is home to a large number of museums, which feature exhibits from multimedia art to geology. Luckily, Pitt has a major that prepares students specifically for work in these special places.

Pittsburgh museums students should see before they graduate

By Katelyn Kruszewski, For The Pitt News • November 8, 2021

There are multiple museums in the Pittsburgh area that students, faculty and staff can enjoy for free with a valid Pitt ID.

Opinion | You don’t need to be a critic to value art

By Lucas DiBlasi, Senior Staff Columnist • June 23, 2021

Everyone deserves a chance to appreciate resonant art without the aura of mystery that art museums often shroud themselves in, and museums should be doing everything they can to cultivate a non-elitist, welcoming experience.

Pitt students curate ‘Pattern Makers’ exhibition at Westmoreland Museum of Art

By Suln Yun, Staff Writer • March 31, 2021

The exhibit tracks the presence and meaning of patterns across a selection of works from Westmoreland’s collection.

University Art Gallery “illuminates” world of medieval manuscripts

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer • November 18, 2020

The University Art Gallery will open their first online exhibition, “A Nostalgic Filter: Medieval Manuscripts in the Digital Age” with a virtual conversation and exhibit tour on Wednesday at 12 p.m.

New museum studies major proposed

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer • May 12, 2020

Students interested in the museum world can currently complete a museum studies minor through the history of art and architecture department, but the department is now working on a new major option.