Author Archives: Chelsea Emelie Kelly

“Summer of CHINA” Primer–Scholar’s Rocks

Posted on June 10, 2011

What do you think of when I say rocks? Probably not much of consequence. Rocks scattered on the ground, surrounded by grass and dirt. Perhaps lining a path somewhere. Maybe caught in your shoe. Rocks are not a huge part … Continue reading →

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Slow Art–Howard Finster’s Youth of Abraham

Posted on May 27, 2011

Howard Finster’s Youth of Abraham (1988) is one of my favorite works in the Museum Collection for use in teaching. I think it is also, slowly, becoming one of my favorite works in the Museum, period. People are often surprised … Continue reading →

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How We’re Getting Ready for the Summer of CHINA

Posted on May 13, 2011

When one exhibition closes, another always opens. While I’m bummed that Frank (are we allowed to be on a first-name basis after my exhibition Express Talks and school tours?) is leaving the Museum after May 15, I am so excited … Continue reading →

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Slow Art–Bouguereau’s Homer and His Guide

Posted on May 1, 2011

It was easier to begin my 45-minute looking experience at William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s Homer and His Guide than it was at Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s Street at Schöneberg City Park, the subject of my last “Slow Art” post. I have loved Bouguereau … Continue reading →

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Slow Art–Kirchner’s Street at Schöneberg City Park

Posted on April 17, 2011

Have you ever looked at a work of art for a half-hour straight? In college, one of my favorite art history professors required that we spend at least a half-hour sitting in front of the work of art we were … Continue reading →

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