Tag Archives: Behind the Scenes

Intern Reflections

Posted on September 22, 2015 by

Was it not just yesterday that I was only applying for the internship that is soon ending? I recall the nervous feelings that came with awaiting an email from the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) and the pure joy of actually … Continue reading →

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Tech Talk: What’s On Your Phone, MAM Staff?

Posted on December 2, 2014 by

It’s no secret around the Museum that I’m a huge tech nerd. One of my favorite things is finding out what apps, websites, and programs people use to get their jobs done. I’ll admit it, I’m a little bit nosy … Continue reading →

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MAM Behind the Scenes: Heather Winter, Librarian/Archivist

Posted on May 20, 2014 by

Each day, hundreds of visitors enter the Milwaukee Art Museum to stare in awe at the incredible wealth of artworks within the museum’s collection. But what can too often go unrecognized is the equally awe-inspiring work of the many museum staff … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes of Illusions: Near and Far

Posted on October 18, 2013 by

We are just a week from opening the new exhibition in the Kohl’s Art Generation Gallery, Illusions: Near and Far! Have you ever wondered how an artist makes a work of art seem “real”? We tell all the tricks of … Continue reading →

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From the Collection–Margaret, Lady Tufton by Anthony Van Dyck and Studio

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Recently brought out of the vault for display in Gallery #5 is a portrait of Margaret, Lady Tufton (1636-1687).  A beauty of the English court, she was the granddaughter of Edward, 1st Baron Wotton, a diplomat and court official for … Continue reading →

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