Wichita State University (Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State)

The Ulrich Museum of Art will conserve the museum's preeminent work of art, "Personnages Oiseaux" (Bird People) - a monumental 26- foot by 52-foot glass and marble mosaic on 80 panels by renowned modern surrealist artist Joan Miro - previously in imminent danger of structural collapse. Miro created the mosaic in Chartres, France, in 1978 for the Wichita commission. The mosaic's brilliant colors and fanciful creatures reflect Miro's profound faith in humanity and embody the joyous celebration of life typical of the artist's mature work. The project will treat the remaining 17 of 80 panels and stabilize this masterpiece for the enjoyment of current residents, students, faculty, and visitors, as well as generations to come.