By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Photographs are an essential part of history. In times of war and industrialization they depicted the before, the during and the after. From photos, historians gleaned the struggles and the triumphs of transformation and change. In short, photographs are windows to the past, that make the viewer contemplate the present and future. […]
The Green Book Sparks Inspiration for New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibit
By Karen Stokes A new commissioned wall mural titled “On Site: Derrick Adams, Our Time Together” was unveiled on Oct. 29, 2021 at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The mural was made specifically for the Museum’s east end overlooking Lake Michigan. The mural is a 93-ft wide, 15 ft tall work that reframes historical Black narratives […]
Spain Through the Eyes of Foreigners: Milwaukee Art Museum Presents “Americans in Spain”
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Five years ago, the Milwaukee Art Museum, N. 700 Art Museum Dr., began working on the exhibition “Americans in Spain.” Little did the museum know, that by the time the exhibition arrived, the world would just be opening up again and exploration would be more poignant than ever. Last Friday, June 11 […]
Family Pictures Exhibition is Essential to Milwaukee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz For decades, photographers have used their cameras and their skills to capture the essence of the human spirit. It’s through these tangible memories, that people can get a sense of what was happening at that particular moment. Back in August of this year, the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) announced its new exhibition, […]
Milwaukee Art Museum Announces New Exhibition
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) is a Milwaukee classic. Its iconic wings add a dynamic stance to the skyline and its inside houses a fair share of famous works from paintings to statues to photos. But, earlier this week, MAM announced an exciting exhibition to its ever-changing gallery. Titled Family Pictures, MAM’s latest […]