As a break from the other news that has been read, re-read, and read some more by those of us in Boston, here’s what happened in museums around the world this week. Justin Bieber courts controversy after visiting Anne Frank museum and writing he hopes …
Here’s our weekly round-up of our favorite things that were said about museums this week: the good, the bad, and the really quite strange! First: a very controversial exhibit at a Berlin Museum spurs this op-ed. Warning, the article and the exhibit may be offensive …
Explore the children’s book illustrations of Boris Artzybasheff as curated by students from the Tufts University Museum Studies Program. On view from May 6-19, 2013, this is the first solo exhibition of Artzbasheff’s folk-inspired and whimsical illustrations. The exhibition showcases over 40 black-and-white works—many accompanied by excerpts from the fanciful stories they depict—that convey the creative and technical genius embodied in a prolific 20-year career.
Learn more from the Press Release.
So save the date, and make time for the public opening reception on May 6 from 5-8:30 pm!
Here’s our weekly round-up of our favorite things that were said about museums this week: the good, the bad, and the really quite strange! First, to start things out on a light-hearted note, read about the adventures of Cashew, an 18lb tortoise who made national …
Here’s our weekly round-up of our favorite things that were said about museums this week: the good, the bad, and the really quite strange! The big story remains the lawsuit against the Met over voluntary admission fees. Here’s the LA Time’s account for this week. …
Here’s our weekly round-up of our favorite things that were said about museums this week: the good, the bad, and the really quite strange!
The big news this week, of course, is the FBI’s statement on the Gardner Museum heist over 20 years ago. Do you think we’ll ever see those pieces again? Hear ABC’s take on the story, although there are many more out there.
Also my favorite project of the week: Seattle Art Museum’s new outdoor LED screen which reflects back images of the community — quite literally! An interesting concept and a beautiful integration into SAM’s architecture. Read more.