Preserving a Vision: The Refresh of Multiple Visions: A Common Bond

Cellphone XR Production by Blaine Gutermuth, 2018
Featuring Exhibition Preparator, Bryan Johnson-French, Photographer Kitty Leaken,
Collections Manager Paulina Smutko and more.
Alexander Girard’s Multiple Visions: A Common Bond at the Museum of International Folk Art
is one of the few remaining examples of his designed environments. In 2018, with support
from the International Folk Art Foundation and donations made through the Museum of New
Mexico Foundation, museum staff and contractors spent a total of 880 man-hours over three months
carefully cleaning, repainting, vacuuming, replacing plexiglass, improving lighting, and digitally
documenting the collection. Their painstaking efforts ensured the preservation of Girard’s
original vision while enhancing audience engagement.
To secure the long-term care of this beloved exhibition, the Girard Legacy Endowment Fund
was launched in 2022, ensuring future generations can continue to experience its wonder.
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