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Curator’s Tour: Albert Paley: Origins

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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Christian Petersen Art Museum
603 Morrill Rd, Ames, IA 50011
Ames | Map It Capital Country
Discover how art and architecture come together in the work of internationally renowned metal sculptor Albert Paley. University Museums curators Alison Ranniger Van Zante and Sydney Marshall will lead an in-depth exploration of the exhibition Albert Paley: Origins and the artist’s permanent site-specific sculpture, Transformation, located on the east entrance of Morrill Hall. This exhibition traces how Paley’s evolving artistic practice and innovative metalwork laid the foundation for the monumental public sculptures that made him famous. Discover the connections between material, form, and meaning in Paley’s art, inside and outside, from beginning to end.  No admission fee or registration required. 
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