We continue our exploration of the principles of art with a duo: proportion and scale. See how artists use both terms within the artwork and through the artwork itself.
Let’s Talk SHOP: Malinda Henning
Currently in the #shop we're decorating for the upcoming holidays and festivities. See how artist Malinda Henning makes her handmade Día de los Muertos ornaments, now available at the #fwmoa Paradigm Gallery, and join us on Sunday for the celebration!
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".
Saturday Studio: Go with the Flow
Today in the #studio we felt like staying in the lines, so we went to look at Susan Janow's exhibition, now on display at #fwmoa, to get inspired by grids!
I ♥ Swedish Design
You might be thinking: What does an American art museum have to say about Swedish artists and glass sculptors? Turns out, quite a bit! See how Swedish design impacted American art in all forms in this post from Sue Slick, Collection Information Specialist.
Art Term Tuesday: Millefleur
Discover millefleur, French for "a thousand flowers", an artwork that features a background of...take a guess...various small flowers and plants! Why would an artist choose this background? Read on learn more!
Now on View: Photographer Claire Dunn Reflects on her Images in “The National”
In this "Now on View", juried photography artist Claire Dunn shares her background and inspiration for her pieces, including the work currently hung in "The National: Best Contemporary Photography".
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".
Saturday Studio: Square Up
Looking to add some (pumpkin) spice to your fall photos? Inspired by the artists featured in "The National", we decided to see how changing the box, from rectangular to square, would change our photos in this #saturdaystudio.
Now on View: Hiroshi Yamano
Now on View, take a close look at this sculptural glass vase by Hiroshi Yamano. Influenced by traditional Japanese woodblock prints, Assoc. Curator of Special Collections Lauren Wolfer walks us through the visual nuances of this recently collected work.