Year of the Eggheads Content

The Arts Blog Gift Guide 2024 Offers Gifts for the Art Lover

Jamie Sara Gelfond — December 02, 2024 - 1:06pm

‘Unexpected Legends’ Premieres at Manetti Shrem Museum

Jose Antonio Vadi — November 05, 2024 - 1:48pm

The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art was buzzing last night (Nov. 4) for the premiere of the new short documentary Unexpected Legends: Arneson, Eggheads and Arts at �°��ϲ��Ļ��Ϣ Davis. Produced by �°��ϲ��Ļ��Ϣ Davis Strategic Communications and distributed by KVIE, the film tells the surprising history and trajectory of one of the country’s most dynamic creative environments.

Lunchable: View the Eggheads Inside the Cool Library

Karen Michele Nikos — July 11, 2024 - 4:01am

In this summer heat, there's a cooler way to "take at tour" of the Eggheads at a �°��ϲ��Ļ��Ϣ Davis Libary Exhibition.

Summer Offers Museum Exhibitions at �°��ϲ��Ļ��Ϣ Davis

Karen Michele Nikos — June 20, 2024 - 9:12am

Even as the temperatures heat up, �°��ϲ��Ļ��Ϣ Davis museums have plenty on tap, especially for the next few weeks. The Arts Blog is publishing this story on ongoing and ending exhibitions this week instead of the usual weekender. Watch for a variety of arts stories in the summer as various events at the Mondavi and music venues, for example, go on hiatus.

Last Chance for Eggheads at the Manetti Shrem Museum

Jose Antonio Vadi — May 21, 2024 - 10:10am

Spring on campus has been all about the Eggheads.

The 30th anniversary of Robert Arneson’s iconic sculptures went off in style on April 1 with the launch of a new website, showcasing a timeline of Arneson’s career and information on where to find the officially licensed Egghead merchandise.

‘The Year of the Eggheads’ Has Hatched

Jose Antonio Vadi — April 02, 2024 - 11:08am

And we’re live: The ‘Year of the Eggheads’ kicks off this week with the launch of the campaign’s new microsite, Eggheads.�°��ϲ��Ļ��ϢDavis.edu, celebrating the art and legacy of �°��ϲ��Ļ��Ϣ Davis faculty member Robert Arneson and his on-campus Egghead sculptures.

Celebrate ‘The Year of Eggheads’ at April 4 Event

Jose Antonio Vadi — March 26, 2024 - 3:00pm

Next week, the Year of the Eggheads begins with a birthday celebration marking the 30th anniversary of the campus installation of Robert Arneson’s iconic Egghead sculptures.

A foundational member of the esteemed �°��ϲ��Ļ��Ϣ Davis Arts programs, Arneson was the pre-eminent sculptor and �°��ϲ��Ļ��Ϣ Davis professor who created the Eggheads at the end of a stunningly influential career.