Beyond Glass Cases: The Library Company of Philadelphia’s “Collection Lab” Book launch with author Daniel Tucker
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Beyond Glass Cases: The Library Company of Philadelphia’s “Collection Lab” Book launch with author Daniel Tucker
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 at 5:30 PM ET
In-Person Event | Free
Please join us as we celebrate the publication of Beyond Glass Cases: The Library Company of Philadelphia’s “Collection Lab,” a book by Daniel Tucker documenting the lessons learned during the three-year Pew Center for Arts & Heritage-funded project that sought to transcend traditional exhibition models in the interpretation of challenging, and at times harmful, collection items. The nearly 200-page-illustrated book published by Common Ground Research Networks includes an overview of each project component, interviews with creative partners, staff, and advisory committee members, and feedback from exhibition goers.
Author Daniel Tucker will discuss the creation of the book detailing The Library Company’s Beyond Glass Cases project and contextualize the initiative within the field of artist-led archival interventions and the larger debate about public memory.
A complimentary copy of the book will be available to each attendee.
Beyond Glass Cases is supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.
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