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Curating Ho-Chunk Objects in Mrs. M.—–’s Cabinet at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Ho-Chunk presence and their arts contributed to the development of Wisconsin Dells tourism—and to the material and aesthetic culture of the state. While Ho-Chunk representation is not always considered by tourists beyond stereotypical art for the trade, there is still … Continue reading
From the Collection–The Martyrdom of St. Justina of Padua by Domenico Brusasorci
Images of women martyrs have always been popular in art. Their stories are ripe with dramatic moments that capture the imaginations of both artist and audience. The subject also offers examples of moral virtue. Images of martyrs could be used … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Domenico Brusascorci, From the Collection, Italian art, Mannerism, matyrdom, Saints, St. Justina of Padua, Women in art
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John J. Reiss: Artist, Designer, and Collector
Milwaukee has been home to many talented designers over the years, but they often fly under the radar. A designer’s main concern is to convey a message or idea on behalf of a client; one’s identity is secondary, but a … Continue reading
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Tagged 20th century design, Black Mountain College, graphic design, John J. Reiss, Milwaukee, Modernism
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Social before Social Media: Paul Druecke: A Social Event Archive, 1997–2007
The exhibition Paul Druecke: A Social Event Archive, 1997–2007 has been extended until August 27th! Come discover this Milwaukee artist’s project that looks at how “social” was defined in the era before social media. In 1997, conceptual artist Paul Druecke … Continue reading
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From the Collection: The Annuciation by Hendrick Goltzius
The current exhibition in the European works on paper rotation space (on view until July 30) is Alluring Artifice: Mannerism in the Sixteenth Century. The show features 30 prints that explore Mannerism, a movement that emerged in European art around … Continue reading
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Tagged 17th Century Art, Dutch art, Exhibitions, From the Collection, Mannerism, prints, Renaissance, works on paper
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