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      • 2022 “The Disability Gaze: Material and Visual Approaches”
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  • Photograph of Gabriella Johnson and detail of Galatea's Realm, oil painting on canvas by Bernardo Cavallino, c. 1650

    DELPHI ’20 & Thing Tank ’21–’22 Fellow Gabriella Johnson wins Rome Prize

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    Professor Margaret Stetz Authors New Book on Aubrey Beardsley

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    Call for Applications: Thing Tank 2023–2024 – Subaltern Matters

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    Associate Dean for the Humanities Wendy Bellion Co-Edits New Book on Material Culture

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Welcome!

Founded in 2000 at the University of Delaware, the Center for Material Culture Studies is a national leader in humanities scholarship
and interdisciplinary collaboration. From grants to symposia, internships to fellowships,
CMCS advances research, learning, and public engagement about the wide world of material things.
Explore our ongoing programs here and our rich history on StoryMaps!


Biennial Conference

Registration Open | CMCS Biennial Conference, The Disability Gaze: Material and Visual Approaches

  The Center is thrilled to share that the registration page is open for the upcoming CMCS Biennial Conference in Material Culture, “The Disability Gaze: Material and Visual Approaches.” Please… Read More

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Cover of Aubrey Beardsley: 150 Years Young in the center of a matching yellow rectangle
Announcements, Featured Publications, News

Professor Margaret Stetz Authors New Book on Aubrey Beardsley

cropped photo of the cover of Entertainment Nation
Featured Publications, News

Kenneth Cohen Co-Edits Entertainment Nation (NMAH, 2022)

cropped photo of the cover of The Cambridge Handbook of Material Culture Studies
Featured Publications, News

Professors Lu Ann De Cunzo and Catharine Dann Roeber Edit New Handbook of Material Culture Studies

Recent News

Photograph of Gabriella Johnson and detail of Galatea's Realm, oil painting on canvas by Bernardo Cavallino, c. 1650
Announcements, Featured People, News

DELPHI ’20 & Thing Tank ’21–’22 Fellow Gabriella Johnson wins Rome Prize

Peruvian Salt Pans
Announcements, Featured Projects

CMCS Thing Tank 2023–24: Subaltern Matters

Image of students looking at a painting with new technology from NBC10
DELPHI Alumni, Featured Projects, News

NBC Philadelphia Segment Features Professor Joelle Wickens and Former Students

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