Category Archives: Art News

From the Collection–Toshiko Takaezu

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

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 →

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Packers, Steelers, and Impressionism

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

All of my friends and coworkers can attest to just how ridiculously excited I was after the Packers and the Steelers won the playoff games. Full confession, though–it’s not because I’m a football fan. Nah. It’s because I knew this … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening at the Milwaukee Art Museum: Jan. 31-Feb. 6

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

Greetings Packers fans! For those of you who haven’t been keeping up with Museum news, the Museum has placed a friendly-but-serious wager on Super Bowl XLV, featuring your Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The wager: If the Green … Continue reading →

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American Industrial Design Stamps

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

One could say that I’m jumping the gun on this post. But I’ll argue that I’m giving design-lovers six months fair warning, and I can’t contain my excitement: The United States Postal Service has announced their 2011 special stamps. In … Continue reading →

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Milton Rogovin—“Photography could be an instrument of social change”

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Photographer and social documentarian Milton Rogovin passed away last week at 101. His legacy can be found in his photographs of the underprivileged in the United States, enlightening us and provoking our compassion. His strong drive to explore social inequality led … Continue reading →

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