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From the Library Archives: The Mystery of the Oldest Book
“Wrapped in tissue paper in one corner is the Arabic text of writings by Nued-din Abd-ur-rahman ibn Ahmed, dated 1482.” Explore More
A Trip Around the World with Irene Leache and Annie Wood
Leache and Cogswell had a passion for their arts. Get a glimpse at their travels through 1890s Europe and the Middle East as documented in more than 100 professionally produced albumen prints with annotated descriptions. Museum Conservator Mark Lewis shares about how the images were recently restored. Explore More
Rosa Bonheur: Boundary Breaker
Museum Docent Bobbie Gribble tells us about the avant-garde life of the French realist artist Rosa Bonheur. Explore More
Evolution of an Artist: In Conversation with Willie Cole
When Willie Cole was three years old, his mom found him in the kitchen drawing cartoon characters. From that moment on, his family called him “The Little Artist,” and he has spent his life living up to the moniker. Explore More
Artful Silence: Conveying Black Experiences in Art
The burden of silence for Black people in America dates back to slavery and remains a reality today. In moments when it was deemed unacceptable to express the anguish of oppression, systemic racism, and social inequality, many made art their voice. Explore More
Restoring Edward Mitchell Bannister’s Migration at Sunset
Jennifer Myers, the NEH Conservation Fellow, invites us behind the scenes to discover the steps she took to restore the painting to its original brilliance. Explore More
Regeneration: Works from the Fall 2020 Glass Studio Assistants
On view in the Margaret Shepherd Ray Family and Student Gallery through April 1, 2021 Explore More
New acquistion: Edward Mitchell Bannister’s Migration at Sunset
Edward Mitchell Bannister was one of the most successful African American painters of the nineteenth century. In this two-part series, explore the artist, the artwork, and the conservation efforts to restore the painting to its original brilliance. Enjoy a closer look at the artist and discover how this painting fits into the context of his career and the art world of the late nineteenth century. Explore More