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Tag Archives: 20th century art
From the Collection–Hans Baluschek’s “Working-class City”
The industrial revolution of the 19th century brought drastic and sometimes violent changes to European cities. By the beginning of the 20th century, artists in Germany were responding to the time’s social struggles and political unrest through their revolutionary artistic … Continue reading
From the Collection–Agnes Martin’s “Untitled #10″
Agnes Martin’s work can be tricky, all lines and grids and pale neutrals. It used to make me wonder, what’s the big deal? Pencil marks and a wash of color–not so impressive. I chalked it up to those nutty Abstract … Continue reading
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Tagged 20th century art, Abstract Expressionism, Agnes Martin, From the Collection, Minimalism, Modern art, Slow Art
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From Museum Storage–C. A. Buffington & Co. “Automobile Folding Chair”
Do you think this rusty iron folding chair deserves a place in a world-class art museum alongside priceless paintings by Mark Rothko and Vassily Kandinsky? It looks like something you might find in a barn. Well, in fact, it did … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Curatorial
Tagged 20th century art, automobile, Buffington, Collection, Design, From Museum Storage
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Acquiring Art at Auction: Part 4 (It’s a Tea Service!)
The papers are signed and I can say it: The Milwaukee Art Museum welcomed into its permanent collection a Tea Service designed by Margarete Heymann Löbenstein Marks. After we purchased the work at auction two months ago and the wire … Continue reading
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Tagged 20th century art, auction, Behind the Scenes, cataloging, Design, Grete Marks
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Slow Art–Kirchner’s Street at Schöneberg City Park
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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Tagged 20th century art, Bradley Collection, Die Brucke, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, German Art, Slow Art
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