We are pleased to share “Betty Woodman: Images of Function” by Layaan Roufai, who was our Library & Archives intern this summer through the Studio Institute Arts Intern program.

In her essay, Roufai traces Betty Woodman’s transformation of the vase throughout her career, reflecting Woodman’s dedication to beauty and lifelong experimentation with form and functionality. Tap the link in our bio to read.Layaan Roufai is an incoming senior at the University of Albany-SUNY, majoring in Informatics Science and History with a minor in Africana Studies. Layaan intends to obtain an MLIS, with the goal of working in the field of historical archives.

Click on this link to read “Betty Woodman: Images of Function.”