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Layton Art Collection: 1888-2013, Part 3
When we last left off, Charlotte Partridge was the curator of the Layton Art Gallery, which was located on the northeast corner of North Jefferson street and Mason street. In 1957 the Layton Art Collection joined the Milwaukee Art Institute … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Curatorial, Exhibitions
Tagged Chipstone, Chipstone Foundation, history, Layton Art Collection, Layton Art Gallery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee history, Museum History, Vogel
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The Layton Art Collection: 1888-2013, Part 1
As you may know from reading Chelsea Kelly’s last blog post, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating its 125th anniversary–-commemorating the big year with three exhibitions. The Layton Art Collection: 1888-2013 is the Chipstone Foundation’s contribution to this great celebration. … Continue reading
Mr. Layton’s Gallery–The Salon-Style Hang
If you’ve been in the European galleries in the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed a dramatic transformation in Gallery 10! The gallery has been reinstalled as part of the celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the founding of the … Continue reading
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Tagged 125th Anniversary, Frederick Layton, Layton Art Gallery, Layton Art Institute, Milwaukee Art Museum, salon
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A Museum’s History in Moving Image
One of my favorite film gems in the Museum’s audio-visual archive is rare film footage of the institution’s changing location and architecture. This film–soundless, in black and white, circa 1957–features the Layton Art Gallery, the Milwaukee Art Institute, and the … Continue reading
125 Years and Counting
We owe it to the awakening interest in art matters and the democratic spirit of the society, which is attempting to make the gallery a valuable asset to every citizen and to inculcate an appreciation of its offerings. –Samuel O. … Continue reading
