Ukrainian-born artist David Burliuk celebrated the human in art, absorbing ideas gained in his travels to organize the Futurist movement and combine time periods in his own, often satirical, artworks.
Treasures from the Vault: Steven Sorman
Searching for a way into abstract art, Associate Curator of Exhibitions Jenna Gilley ponders the process of Steven Sorman in this "Treasures from the Vault" post that looks at his work "after whom, before you".
Treasures from the Vault: Patrick Nerad
As our 100th birthday exhibition comes to a close, we're looking at a work by former #fwmoa employee, Fort Wayne educator, and painter Patrick Nerad to celebrate.
Playing Favorites: Suzanne Slick & Henri Vergé-Sarrat
Staff at #fwmoa are playing favorites! Sue Slick takes us back to our first exhibit celebrating our centennial birthday to remind you to come see "A Century of Making Meaning" before it closes on March 13!
Treasures from the Vault: Willard Leroy Metcalf
Heralded as the "poet laureate of the Northeastern hills", Impressionist painter Willard Leroy Metcalf is best known for his snowy scenes, a view Northern Indiana knows well this time of year.
Recent Acquisition: Marion Greenwood
As #fwmoa Collection Information Specialist, Sue Slick is one of the first to see the new art purchased. In this post, she introduces us to Marion Greenwood and her lithograph, "The Window".
Treasures from the Vault: Yvonne Thomas
Though this painting by Abstract Expressionist Yvonne Thomas hasn't lived in the #fwmoa vault for long, we're extremely excited about this new acquisition and its place in telling the story of contemporary art in America.
Playing Favorites: Jennifer Vaughan and Martin Blank
Staff at #fwmoa are playing favorites! Docent Volunteers are integral members of our team; and, even constantly surrounded by the art, Jennifer Vaughn had an easy time picking her favorite! See what stops her on every visit to #fwmoa in this #staffpick.
Treasures from the Vault: L.O. Griffith
We continue celebrating Indiana's inclusion in the Union by spotlighting Indiana artist L.O. Griffith, whose prints and paintings were inspired by Brown County.
Now on View: Kaiyodo Figures, the New Netsuke
Bored with staying indoors and playing with your new toys? Come visit #fwmoa over your holiday and see some of our favorite toys, the Japanese Kaiyodo figures donated by Terry R. Myers now on view!