After a brief hiatus, #arttermtuesday is back! If you thought we had covered all the printmaking terms, think again! Today, we delve into mezzotints:
Now on View: Perfume Bottle by Brent Kee Young
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".
Textiles Uncovered: The Milwaukee Handicraft Project
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:
Treasures from the Vault: Delita Martin
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.
Treasures from the Vault: Rudy Pozzatti
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:
Playing Favorites: Chrystel Lopez & Katja Oxman
Staff at #fwmoa are playing favorites! Our newest member, Education Intern Chrystel Lopez, spent her first day on the job acquainting herself with the collection. Learn why Katja Oxman's self-portrait is her #staffpick and see it on display through the end of January!
Off the Cuff: A Rare Find
President & CEO of #fwmoa Charles Shepard recently received a "rare" piece of art: one of his own! Learn how this painting of a sailboat set his course for working in museums in this #offthecuff post:
Treasures from the Vault: Mathieu Matégot
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.
Playing Favorites: Promyse Williams & Paul Stankard
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:
Curator’s Corner: Quilts on a Roll, or How We Store Textiles
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.