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From the Collection–Francisco de Zurbarán’s Saint Francis of Assisi in His Tomb

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

The Milwaukee Art Museum’s painting by Francisco de Zurbarán (Spanish, 1598–1664), Saint Francis of Assisi in His Tomb, has been popular with museum goers since it entered the collection in 1958. This is probably not surprising, since Zurbarán’s work is … Continue reading →

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From the Collection–Theseus by Jacques Lipchitz

Posted on June 23, 2015 by

Many of the artists featured in the special exhibition Van Gogh to Pollock: Modern Rebels, Masterworks from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery are also represented in the collection of the Milwaukee Art Museum. This is the first in a series of … Continue reading →

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Dandelions and Deck Chairs: Harry Bertoia

Posted on August 26, 2014 by

Now that it’s finally starting to feel like summer, let’s talk about dandelions. Sure, they’re technically weeds, and you probably don’t want them taking over your lawn. But it’s fun to make wishes on the white puffy ones, even if … Continue reading →

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Can I walk on it?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Yes! Carl Andre’s 144 Pieces of Zinc is one of the few artworks in the Museum’s Collection that is meant to be experienced physically, and that visitors may touch.  The artist felt that the qualities inherent in the material were the most important … Continue reading →

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Restoring Duane Hanson’s Beloved “Janitor”

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Duane Hanson’s lifelike Janitor (1973) is one of the Museum’s most beloved works of art. It generates curiosity on many levels: How did the artist make the sculpture so realistic? What does this photo-realistic artwork mean? What does he wear … Continue reading →

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