The DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University has opened a new exhibition titled 'Murmurations,' featuring artists who completed a residency in the Umbria region of Italy. The show explores the concept of 'place' and includes works by artists from across the United States and around the world. It runs until November 1 and is accompanied by related performances and events.
This exhibition matters because it brings international artistic perspectives to a regional university museum, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and highlighting how shared experiences of place—like horizon, sky, and light—can connect diverse communities. It also underscores the value of artist residencies in generating new work and strengthening ties between local audiences and global art practices.