So I was saddened to hear a few days ago that the both the Old Art Building (where I spent the majority of my 4 years on campus) and the New Art Building (Art Building West that just opened Fall 2006) were in danger of being flooded. Well it actually happened and the damage is nothing short of devastating. I'm deeply saddened by this disaster despite not being in Iowa City for more than 6 years now. A part of me lives in those buildings that are now underwater and possibly destroyed. Below are some of the pictures taken from the Uiowa News Services flickr site.
This is a before and almost after picture. I'll post a new one as the final stage pictures roll in.
Here are some more of both the old and new art buildings and the art museum. Apparently the University had an emergency plan in place where Lloyd's of London sent a team or emergency art movers to assist in moving out pieces and collections. I'm not sure how much was saved or lost at this point.
The Ceramics Building. This is a building that has VERY tall ceilings, kind of loft style. It's almost completly under water.
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I am super upset about this. I really hope they got the art collections out of the museum. I remember sitting with you outside of the metalsmithing studio and meeting you in the basement photo lab....
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