From the Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Looking at, Talking about, and Appreciating Art
Whether you are or aren’t a Barbie girl, we all must live in a Barbie world. Celebrating Ms. Barbara Millicent Robert's 65th birthday this month alongside her Oscar nom, #fwmoa looks at how art has interpreted Barbie over the years in this post.
What scent(s) do you associate with the one(s) you love? In this post, Curator of Exhibitions Jenna Gilley examines a glass perfume bottle by Brent Kee Young, now on view in our ongoing display "The Essence of Design".
The thread of the textile collection at #fwmoa continues, stitch by stitch. Collection Information Specialist Sue Slick unravels the mystery behind a block-printed wall hanging made by the Milwaukee Handicraft Project in this blog post:
Delve into Delita Martin's pattern, textures, and colors in this #treasuresfromthevault post that examines two of her works in the #fwmoa collection: Wild Flower and Keepsakes: Delita.
When it comes to printmakers in Indiana, Rudy Pozzatti is one of the most beloved and respected--as both a skilled artist and an inspirational educator. Take a look at his prints in the #fwmoa permanent collection in this post:
Beautiful artwork, utilitarian object, or both? Following the re-organization of the #fwmoa textile collection, Curator Jenna Gilley decided to spotlight a work that has not been on view: Mathieu Matégot's mid-century tapestry Lumière sur l'Inconnu.
Staff at #fwmoa are playing favorites! Our Teen Council roamed the galleries to find their favorite piece #nowonview. See Promyse Williams' pick in this post:
As we look ahead to the new year, #fwmoa celebrates completing one of its resolutions: new textile storage! Learn how we store textiles, like quilts and blankets, to ensure they remain in tip-top condition in this post from curator Lauren Wolfer.
Sue Slick, Collection Information Specialist It might be 4th down or maybe there was an interception – either way there’s a guy with a football racing through our Karl S. and Ella L. Bolander Gallery! Jonathan Scott Hartley, American, 1845-1912. Nearing the Goal. Cast bronze, 1898. Museum purchase with the aid of funds provided by …
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Staff at #fwmoa are playing favorites and picking artworks #nowonview that they love. Meet another new member of our FWMoA Teen Council, Sidra Shams, through her favorite work by glass artist Tim Tate.