Happy Halloween! The #fwmoa holds a few spooky artworks in its permanent collection, but this painting of a graveyard by Indiana artist Frances Pestow is up for debate. Let us know: is it a trick or a treat?
Treasures from the Vault: Frances Pestow
Treasures from the Vault: John Rogers Cox
What is more Midwestern than amber waves of grain (or corn)? John Rogers Cox highlights a common sight along Indiana rural Indiana roads in this "Treasures from the Vault".
Treasures from the Vault: Peter Milton
This feline fall print by Peter Milton is more than what first meets the eye! Take a closer look at this etching, "Esme's October Window" in today's "Treasures from the Vault".
Treasures from the Vault: Junโichirล Sekino
Works made in the late 1700s through the late 19th century are what most people think of when asked about Japanese woodblock prints.ย What did Japanese printmaking look like beyond the turn of the century? Look at Junโichirล Sekino's prints to find out!
Treasures from the Vault: Nancy Lutz
It's Labor Day weekend! Today, #fwmoa is celebrating by looking at two artists, George McCullough and Noel Dusendschon, at work in these portraits by fellow artist Nancy Lutz. What labor goes into the art that we look to look at?
Treasures from the Vault: Yis โโNosรฉgoโโ Goodwin
Our #fortwayne readers may recognize Nosรฉgo's art from murals downtown, but did you know #fwmoa also holds two of his paintings in the permanent collection? Learn more about the artist in this post by Assoc. Curator of Exhibitions Jenna Gilley.
Treasures from the Vault: Leonard Baskin
It's Leonard Baskin's birthday month! To celebrate, we're looking at one of his prints in the #fwmoa permanent collection: "Death Among Thistles".
Treasures from the Vault: Alexander Hay Ritchie
The only portrait Lincoln purchased of himself, by Alexander Hay Ritchie, captures a moment in the historical record: the first (private) reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. What can we learn about the past and how can we apply it to the present?
Treasures from the Vault: Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis, who would have celebrated his birthday tomorrow, is remembered for his realistic, everyday etchings of New York City. Take a look at this print from the #fwmoa collection, how has NYC changed? How has it stayed the same?
Treasures from the Vault: Carlos Frรฉsquez
Mining images from past and present cultures, Carlos Frรฉsquez creates art similar to how a rapper samples music: by mixing it all together. Here, we explore one of #fwmoa most popular prints by him: A Fairy Tale.