Every Picture Tells a Story
In anticipation of the NCMA's highly anticpiated Monster Drawing Rally, first-time participating artist Kristen Solecki illustrates her personal style in these..
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What in the World Is a Grain Mummy?
The NCMA’s only Egyptian mummy was at one time believed to be a fake. We interview Egyptologist Caroline Rocheleau to unravel the mysteries of this humble..
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Spanish Gold, Piracy, and an English Portrait
Is it possible our Portrait of a Gentleman contains pirate booty? Conservator Perry Hurt brings some history to the mystery.
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More Humans of the NCMA
Inspired by the photoblog Humans of New York, curatorial intern Anna Grace Underwood captures a few more stories.
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Power Figures: The Ethics of In-depth Analysis
Many objects of African origin that are housed in museums now have a new level of use and power, as objects for scholarship and contemplation. ..
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Getting beneath Surfaces: A Conservator and Curator Collaborate
What at first look seemed to be an unassuming wooden figure turned out to contain a surprising discovery.
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First News of the Battle of Lexington
Resisting mythical representations of the War of Independence, painter William Ranney chose to honor the selfless courage and patriotism exhibited by ordinary..
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Humans of the NCMA
Inspired by the photoblog Humans of New York, curatorial intern Anna Grace Underwood captures a few touching, human stories found at the NCMA...
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Summer in the Museum Park
A playful rooftop and a marching line of ceramic pillars add to the artistic environment of the Museum Park this summer.
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