Do Enjoy But “Do Not Touch”
Most museumgoers know it's not cool to touch works of art, but do they know why? Conservation intern Isabel Green explains how our paws don't have to be that..
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Humans of the NCMA Sound Off!
Inspired by the anonymous photoblog Humans of New York, Laura Shanahan catches up with a few music and art lovers to find out what the NCMA's summer concerts mean..
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Every Picture Tells a Story
In anticipation of the NCMA's highly awaited Monster Drawing Rally, first-time participating artist Kristen Solecki illustrates her personal style in these artful..
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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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