UltraViolet Archive is a nomadic collection of endangered creative works—including films, graphic novels, music, literature, visual and performing arts—that were formerly banned, challenged, or destroyed. This project has traveled throughout New York, including Queens Museum, Cooper Union, Governor’s Island, and NARS Foundation. UltraViolet Archive is currently on view at the Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University in the New Jersey Arts Annual.
As a nomadic research and event space, UltraViolet Archive provides visibility for and access to challenged creative works. Named after the wavelengths of light outside the visible spectrum, the material featured within this archive has faced the threat of public invisibility due to challenges like removal from libraries or museums.
Press:
Exhibitions:
Queens Museum
Cooper Union
Governors Island
NARS Foundation
Wheaton College
Zimmerli Art Museum
Publications:
Queens International print catalogue
Queens International web catalogue
Events:
Access and Agency at Queens Museum
Culture Push publication release
Banned Books Brunch at The Clemente
Support:
UltraViolet Archive has received support from Queens Museum, Creative Time, ARoS Art Museum (Denmark), Danish Arts Foundation, NARS International Residency, CUNY PSC, National Coalition Against Censorship, Freemuse, Queens Library, and Culture Push. A Faculty Fellowship with Social Practice CUNY supported an augmented reality version of this project in 2025.
UltraViolet Archive is currently on view at the Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University (2026)