"Sun Raid" by Ester Hernández is a colorful, cartoony screenprint on the surface that belies a serious subtext beneath. Uncover the symbolism in this post by Curator of Prints & Drawings Sachi Yanari-Rizzo:
Treasures from the Vault: Ester Hernández
Treasures from the Vault: Gabor Peterdi
What do Gabor Peterdi, Stanley William Hayter, and Joan Miró have in common? Read this blog post to find out and then visit #fwmoa to see our new exhibition "Miró in New York, 1947".
Treasures from the Vault: Jacqueline May
It's the first day of spring which means the bees are coming back! In this print by Jacqueline May bees buzz around their honeycomb--a sure sign of warmer weather on the way. Explore the print in this #treasuresfromthevault:
Treasures from the Vault: Alexis Peskine
A more recent #fwmoa acquisition, Alexis Peskine's screenprint is an arresting visual that marries medium with message. Learn more in this #treasuresfromthevault post:
Treasures from the Vault: Michael July
Associate Curator of Exhibitions Jenna Gilley looks to Black photographer Michael July to spread Black joy and culture as we enter Black History Month. See his works from our collection on display at Indiana Tech!
Treasures from the Vault: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
Impressionist French printmaker Félix-Hilaire Buhot enjoyed being the detached observer on the street. See what he saw in 1800s Paris in this post by #fwmoa Curator of Prints & Drawings Sachi Yanari-Rizzo!
Treasures from the Vault: Holiday Cards
Season's Greetings from #fwmoa! Sending holiday cards this year? Get inspired by these artist-made cards in this #treasuresfromthevault!
Treasures from the Vault: John Elwood Bundy
Raised in a Quaker family, the "dean" of the Richmond Group, John Elwood Bundy, primarily painted Indiana landscapes. Moving from North Carolina as a child, see how this East Coaster learned to love the Midwest in this #treasuresfromthevault.
Treasures from the Vault: Frances Pestow
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: 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".