Category Archives: Art

Functional Fashions

Posted on May 7, 2019 by

*Within the disability community today, some may prefer identity-first language (e.g., “disabled person”), or person-first language (e.g., “person with a disability”). Because the curators do not know the preferences of the historical subjects in the “Functional Fashions” display, they chose … Continue reading →

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May Is Member Month

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

Members—May is all about you! The Milwaukee Art Museum is so thankful for your support throughout the year, and to show our appreciation, we are giving you a full month of added benefits, special offers, and extra Member-only events. Admission … Continue reading →

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How Can You Support MAM? Nine Ways to Make a Difference

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

How did we maintain 65,340 square feet of granite plazas, fill 39,913 square feet of exhibition space, and inspire 355,878 visitors in the past year? With your help! As a private nonprofit, the Milwaukee Art Museum relies on the generous … Continue reading →

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20th-Century Tools for Measuring Time and Bodies

Posted on April 19, 2019 by

Clocks, calculators, measuring tapes, and scales—tools for measurement and calculation have long been important for people to accomplish tasks at work, school, and home. A new display in the 20th- and 21st-Century Design Galleries considers the role designers played in shaping … Continue reading →

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The Herzfeld Center: Championing Women Artists

Posted on March 28, 2019 by

Since its opening in 2015, the Herzfeld Center for Photography and Media Arts has proudly featured many world-renowned female artists working in photography, film, video, and digital media, specifically through solo exhibitions and special programming. These initiatives contribute to an … Continue reading →

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