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What’s Up at the Museum?

ImageThe groundhog may have seen his shadow, but the Museum is jumping full steam into spring with its new exhibition, Accidental Genius: Art from the Anthony Petullo Collection.

Containing 200 works of modern and contemporary self-taught art from some of the world’s greatest self-taught artists, the exhibition has opened to rave reviews and much praise, and is on view thanks to the generosity of its collector and donor, Anthony Petullo.

To celebrate the exhibition, the Museum has a variety of programs and Gallery Talks scheduled, as well as panel discussions, dance performances, and a special MAM After Dark.

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What’s Up at the Museum?

Mark Lindquist, Dowel Bowl, 2011
Mark Lindquist, Dowel Bowl, 2011

What’s Happening at the Milwaukee Art Museum – January, 2012

After a very successful run at the Milwaukee Art Museum, Impressionism: Masterworks on Paper heads to its next destination, the Albertina in Vienna. And, after rave reviews in the press, the Museum has said goodbye to Taryn Simon: Photographs and Texts. The show debuts at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art later this month.

But that doesn’t mean the Museum doesn’t have a lot happening! For families, there’s Play Date with Art (January 20). And if you are looking to heat up your winter night, there’s MAM After Dark (January 20).

Plus, come see a new exhibition from the Chipstone Foundation, The Tool at Hand, in which sixteen artists tackled the challenge of creating a work of art with just one tool.

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Must-See at the Museum: November

Cryopreservation Unit, Cryonics Institute, Clinton Township, Michigan, 2004/2007 Chromogenic print 37 ¼ x 44 ½ in. © Taryn Simon. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery

Big things are happening in November at the Milwaukee Art Museum – from lectures and classes to after-hours soirees and artist visits. This is the place to be!

Thursday, November 3: See the art for free on Target Free First Thursday. The Museum is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stop in for two Express Talks on Impressionism, one at noon and another at 5:30.

Saturday, November 5: Come be a part of the dialogue with curator Lisa Hostetler and photographer Taryn Simon as part of “Coffee, Art, and Conversation” at 10:30 a.m. Learn more about Taryn Simon: Photographs and Texts, and talk to the artist directly via Skype. Plus veterans receive free admission all day, and a special discount in the Museum Store.

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What’s Happening at the Milwaukee Art Museum: September 6-September 11

Photo by Jeff Millies

This is it! The final days of the Summer of CHINA. These extraordinary exhibitions of Chinese art and culture, including The Emperor’s Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City closes on Sunday. This really is your last chance to see these never-before-seen objects.

Need more? On Thursday, September 8, the Museum opens its tribute to the Quadracci Pavilion and Burke Brise Soleil, celebrating its ten-year anniversary. Building a Masterpiece: Santiago Calatrava and the Milwaukee Art Museum is a look back at how the Museum project developed, with models, drawings, watercolors, and photographs submitted by YOU! That’s right – this is your chance to show your stuff at the Museum and enter to win a digital camera.

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What’s Happening at the Milwaukee Art Museum: August 29-September 5

Looking for something to do as the kids head off to school this week? Come in to the Milwaukee Art Museum! The Museum is open seven days a week through Labor Day, and active military and their families receive FREE admission, thanks to Blue Star Museums.

But – on Thursday, September 1, admission is FREE for ALL individuals thanks to Target Free First Thursdays! The Museum is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, and it will be your last chance to see The Emperor’s Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City for free before it closes on Sunday, September 11.

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What’s Happening at the Milwaukee Art Museum: August 22-August 28

This is it! The final weeks of the Summer of CHINA. Trust me when I say you do not want to miss the stunning feature exhibition, The Emperor’s Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City.

The Museum expects very large crowds during the final days, so make plans to see the exhibition before closing weekend.

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What’s Happening at the Milwaukee Art Museum: August 15-August 21

As summer winds down, so does the Summer of CHINA! This is your last chance to experience 3,000 years of Chinese art and culture before it closes on Sunday, September 11. The reviews have been glowing, the public response has been overwhelming, and the art itself is breathtaking.

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What’s Happening at the Milwaukee Art Museum: August 1-August 7

Alex Katz (American, b. 1927), Sunny #4, 1971, 96 1/4 x 72 in. (244.48 x 182.88 cm), Gift of Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley M1975.143, Photo credit Larry Sanders, © Alex Katz/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

Another scorcher week ahead – they aren’t called the “dog days” of August for nothing! But with August comes not only the Wisconsin State Fair, but a long list of events and activities at the Museum for the whole family.

Thursday, August 4 is a busy day at the Museum, because it is Target Free First Thursday! Admission is free for individuals all day long, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to explore the Summer of CHINA or see your favorite artist in the permanent collection.

Also this Thursday, there is T’ai Chi in Windhover Hall at 1:30 p.m., an Express Talk on The Emperor’s Private Paradise at noon, and a lecture on “Palace Tantra: Emperor Qianlong’s Fascination with Tibetan Buddhism” at 6:15 p.m. in Lubar Auditorium. All of these events are free!

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What’s Happening at the Milwaukee Art Museum: July 25-July 31

Things continue to be abuzz at the Museum, with the Summer of CHINA drawing in big crowds. Have you seen it yet?

This week, enjoy a Gallery Talk on The Emperor’s Private Paradise on Tuesday at 1:30, or an Express Talk over your noon hour on Thursday.

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What’s Happening at the Milwaukee Art Museum: July 18-24

Bring the family to the Chinese Cultural Festival, July 23 and 24

Summer has hit Milwaukee with a big whollop of hot and humid, but the Milwaukee Art Museum is cool, so bring the family down and enjoy. Kids 12 and under get in free everyday.

This week the Museum plays host to a few exciting events. On Thursday, July 21, the Museum welcomes Melissa Chiu, director and curator for contemporary Asian and Asian-American art at the Asia Society in New York. She’ll be giving a lecture at 6:15 p.m. in Lubar Auditorium about contemporary Chinese art. Stick around after the lecture and walk amongst the new installation by contemporary Chinese artist Yue Minjun.

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