Postgraduate Fellow in Botanical Art, 2019–2021
Leib Celnik studied the history of science and the history of art and architecture at Harvard, and received his MPhil in history and philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. At Dumbarton Oaks, he is working with the Rare Book Collection to develop an exhibition of paintings by the British botanical artist Margaret Mee (1909–1988). Celnik will help design and deliver public programming associated with the exhibit, improve the documentation of the online exhibit of Mee’s work, and support collaborations with other cultural organizations.