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Tag Archives: craft
From the Collection–Toshiko Takaezu
The ceramic artist Toshiko Takaezu generously gave the Milwaukee Art Museum ten of her fine art vessels in 2006. Today I was nonchalantly compiling information on her life in preparation for a potential display of those vessels, when I was … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art News
Tagged 20th century art, Ceramics, craft, Decorative Arts, Toshiko Takaezu
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Why The New Materiality?
I was recently at a party and upon mentioning where I work, I was asked: How do you pick exhibitions and how do you decide on the programming? I realized that this part of the process is probably a mystery … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Curatorial
Tagged Chipstone Foundation, craft, Technology, The New Materiality
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Working the Fine Furnishings Show
I recently had the opportunity to represent the Milwaukee Art Museum at the Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show held at The Garage at the Harley-Davidson Museum. First of all—what a great venue! If you haven’t yet been to the … Continue reading

