Join us for a public Artist Lecture with Dan Mills, creator of the Visceral Cartography: Projects on Colonialism, Conflict, and Culture exhibit on view at the Osher Map Library Gallery starting September 15. The lecture takes place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 with a reception from 5 – 5:30 p.m. and a lecture to follow. This event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served. RSVPs are appreciated, click the link to reserve your spot (opens in a new tab).
Artist Lecture with Dan Mills
Join us for a public Artist Lecture with Dan Mills, creator of the Visceral Cartography: Projects on Colonialism, Conflict, and Culture exhibit on view at the Osher Map Library Gallery starting September 15. The lecture takes place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 with a reception…
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Presented By: University of Southern Maine
Visceral Cartography: Projects on Colonialism, Conflict, and Culture by Dan Mills is a solo exhibition featuring artwork selected from 11 series, or Research Projects, plus several early works; by the artist. Dan Mills works with archival materials to express historical events and reimagined narratives, collaging elements from maps onto board and other materials, layering many colors of paint and other media on top. He selectively reworks portions of each piece to expose overpainted layers and information. Mills’ extensive research practice informs the visualization of each series, which often explore place-based histories and narratives that are absent from or undermined by mainstream media.
The exhibition runs until December 23. Public gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and most Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, although appointments are encouraged.