The Haggerty Museum at Marquette University presents "Life Lines," an exhibition running from August 22 to December 20, 2025, featuring works by Sol LeWitt, Jean Dubuffet, and Victor Vasarely. Curated by Lynne Shumow with intern Bridget Neugent, the show is designed to encourage contemplative beholding, inviting visitors to slow down and reflect on the art as a sacred or meditative experience. The exhibition was created in collaboration with Fr. Ryan G. Duns, S.J., whose Contemplation and Action class will visit regularly.
This exhibition matters because it reframes the viewer's relationship with art, moving from a quick judgment of "I can do that" to a deeper recognition of "I am that." By integrating art with religious contemplation, "Life Lines" positions the museum as a space for spiritual reflection and academic collaboration, supported by Lilly Endowment Inc. It also highlights the Haggerty Museum's role in fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between art and theology.