Category Archives: Art

Lewandowski’s Mosaic Mural at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

Though the soaring wings of the dramatic Santiago Calatrava building sometimes steal the show, the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Quadracci Pavilion is just one of two internationally significant architectural gems here on the Museum campus. The other is the bold Saarinen … Continue reading →

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From the Collection–Connections with Kenwood House

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

Through January 13, 2013, the Milwaukee Art Museum will have on display 48 fantastic paintings by some of the most important artists in history.  Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: Treasures from the Kenwood House, London is a great opportunity to see … Continue reading →

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Connecting the Dots

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

Let’s begin with three seemingly disparate thoughts. One: Since I started working here at the Museum as the Team Coordinator for the Kohl’s Color Wheels art education outreach program in August, I have seen over 25,000 people while out in … Continue reading →

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From the Chipstone Collection–Fecundity Dish

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

On the Museum’s Lower Level in the Hidden Dimensions gallery, there is a section on Myth, showcasing objects, such as card tables, that portray mythical figures. There are also several dishes mounted on the wall. A charger featuring the erotic … Continue reading →

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From the Collection–Wisconsin Crazy Quilt

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

My grandmother made about a dozen quilts in her lifetime and having them around so much as a kid, I sort of took them for granted. Before I worked at the Museum as an intern, I visited the Milwaukee Art … Continue reading →

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