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Remembering Isabel Bader
Photo of Isabel Bader and Dr. Alfred Bader by Front Room Studios We at the Milwaukee Art Museum were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Isabel Bader, a loss that is greatly felt within...
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Paging Through the Publications on View in “Scandinavian Design and the...
Alongside the brightly colored Dala horses, large-scale woven artworks, and fabulous furniture featured in the Scandinavian Design and the United States, 1890–1980 exhibition are eight publications...
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In the Driver’s Seat: Steering a Volvo into the Museum
Spoiler alert: Visitors who come to the Museum for the exhibition Scandinavian Design and the United States, 1890–1980 will find a Volvo in the galleries. Dedicated to the extensive cultural exchange...
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Conserving “The Suitcase”
For more than two years, the conservation team at the Milwaukee Art Museum has been collaborating with other experts to conserve Robert Gober’s Untitled installation so it can return to the galleries...
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Granida and Daifilo: Celebrating Dutch Theater in the Collection of Alfred Bader
Opening September 29 at the Milwaukee Art Museum is Art, Life, Legacy: Northern European Paintings in the Collection of Isabel and Alfred Bader. The 75 paintings presented in the exhibition were...
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From the Collection: “Orpheus” and Its Mysterious Origins
Through January 28, 2024, Milwaukee Art Museum visitors have the opportunity to explore an exquisite collection of artworks on view in Art, Life, Legacy: Northern European Paintings in the Collection...
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From the Collection: Ruth Asawa Bowl
The pioneering sculptor, educator, and arts activist Ruth Asawa spent most of her life in California, but she has a surprising—and significant—connection to Wisconsin and the city of Milwaukee. A new...
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20th Century Silver: An Unexpected Medium for Modernism
Alongside many other strengths, the Milwaukee Art Museum boasts a remarkable collection of modern American silver. To celebrate these holdings, we wanted to reflect on a few of the significant...
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Welcoming “Miss Blanche” into the Design Collection
On the heels of the Milwaukee Art Museum’s annual Art in Bloom celebration, a new kind of flower is blooming in the design collection galleries: the Miss Blanche chair created by Shiro Kuramata. It is...
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A Bright New Look for a Beloved Milwaukee Tradition
Lakefront Festival of Art is turning 60—and it’s never looked better. As Milwaukee’s signature summer celebration of creativity, Lakefront Festival of Art has long been where art lovers, families, and...
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