Mapping Infrastructure / Agriculture Exhibition

Norwood Viviano
January 20 – July 24, 2026

Norwood Viviano works at the intersection of technology, data collection, and art to visually depict change in many forms. From shifts in population and industry to sea level changes, he is able to synthesize complex data into impactful works of art. Through blown glass paired with vinyl images and cast glass, Viviano engages deep research to recontextualize historic environmental and industrial change, bringing light to the effect these have on communities. Through the use of GIS, Lidar and historical population data he is able to distill and visualize information in an exceptionally impactful manner. Employing 3D modeling with cast and blown glass, his art speaks directly to the communities whose information he presents, but with great artistry and skill that makes the information accessible and completely unique.

Address: Scheman Building, Second Floor, 1805 Center Drive, Ames, IA
Hours: 
Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Closed Monday (ISU Curriculum Tours may be scheduled this day)

Closed University holidays and Iowa State Cyclone football home game days
Admission: Free, donations welcome