Category Archives: Curatorial

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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Behind the Scenes: Analysis of a Face Jug

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

The exhibition Face Jugs: Art and Ritual in 19th Century South Carolina, on view this past summer at the Milwaukee Art Museum (and currently on tour through South Carolina, Alabama and Georgia), provided us at Chipstone with a rare hands-on … Continue reading →

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Mythology at the Milwaukee Art Museum–Part 2

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

In my August post for the Museum’s blog, Mythology at the Milwaukee Art Museum-Part 1, I focused on some great examples of Classical mythological figures in the Museum’s Collection—hopefully with the result that you will be able to identify those … Continue reading →

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Making an Exhibition, Part 5: Finally, Enjoying the Gallery

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

Well, that was a whirl! For any of you that follow these blog posts in a timely manner, you’ll know (and one of you even pointed out to me in a gallery talk!) that I ambitiously scheduled two “Making an … Continue reading →

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