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Opening reception for Visceral Cartography: Projects on Colonialism, Conflict, and Culture by Dan Mills

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. Visit www.oshermaps.org/visit (opens in a new tab) to book your gallery appointment.

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Events > Opening reception for Visceral Cartography: Projects on Colonialism, Conflict, and Culture by Dan Mills
Osher Map Library & Smith Cartographic Education Center Gallery
314 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME 04101 United States
About the Event
Presented by
University of Southern Maine
1-800-800-4876
September 15, 2026

Join us for the opening reception of Visceral Cartography: Projects on Colonialism, Conflict, and Culture by Dan Mills at the Osher Map Library Gallery from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 2026. The event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served.

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.

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