Marilyn Murphy

"Atmospheric Perspective" marks Professor of Art, Emerita, Marilyn Murphy’s seventh solo exhibition at Cumberland Gallery. This new body of work, consisting of graphite drawings and a series of oil paintings, is a continuation of Murphy’s signature mid-century imagery. Read More

Whether art can boost a scientist's creativity is just one of the intriguing questions a group of faculty, students and staff explore in ArtLab, an ongoing workshop started by a postdoctoral student. Read More

Thirty-two retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 12, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Read More

The Observers, 2006, graphite on paper, 30 by 22 inches At the end of the spring 2017 semester, after 37 years of teaching Vanderbilt undergraduates drawing and painting, Professor of Art Marilyn Murphy will retire. From the beginning Murphy has brought an interesting point of view to her… Read More

In honor of Marilyn Murphy, who will retire in 2017 after 37 years of teaching in Vanderbilt’s Department of Art, the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery presents "Marilyn Murphy—Realism Subverted" beginning Thursday, Jan. 19. Read More

The Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy presents “On the Edges: Works from Vanderbilt Department of Art Faculty and Staff.” Read More

Sculptor Mark di Suvero's "Tumbleweed," before it was transported and installed on Vanderbilt's campus. (Image provided) Vanderbilt University has acquired a signature piece of art created by renowned American sculptor Mark di Suvero. The piece, Tumbleweed, was installed April 30 on the lawn between the… Read More

Murphy's "The Obstacle Course," colored pencils, 2010; Trotman's, "Martin," Carved wood, wax and tempera, 2008. Vanderbilt art professor Marilyn Murphy has a joint exhibition with sculptor Bob Trotman at the Huntsville Museum of Art in Alabama. Connections: Marilyn Murphy… Read More

Art from the Anipodes poster courtesy Vanderbilt Department of Art A new exhibition will run May 26 through June 17 at the Space 204 gallery on the second floor of the E. Bronson Ingram Studio Art Center, 25th Avenue South and Garland on the Vanderbilt campus. Art… Read More