Circa: The NCMA Blog

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 to them.

In anticipation of the NCMA's highly awaited Monster Drawing Rally, first-time participating artist Kristen Solecki illustrates her personal style in these artful answers to our nosy questions.

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 object.

Is it possible our Portrait of a Gentleman contains pirate booty? Conservator Perry Hurt brings some history to the mystery.

Inspired by the photoblog Humans of New York, curatorial intern Anna Grace Underwood captures a few more stories.

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. 

What at first look seemed to be an unassuming wooden figure turned out to contain a surprising discovery.

Resisting mythical representations of the War of Independence, painter William Ranney chose to honor the selfless courage and patriotism exhibited by ordinary farmers and tradesman at the start of the revolution.

Inspired by the photoblog Humans of New York, curatorial intern Anna Grace Underwood captures a few touching, human stories found at the NCMA.

A playful rooftop and a marching line of ceramic pillars add to the artistic environment of the Museum Park this summer.

Sculptor Wim Botha uses odd materials in his works, such as fluorescent tubes and polystyrene—not for their "cool" factor but because a "certain material seems to connect with an idea."

People with disabilities enjoy the arts just as much as anyone else. At the NCMA our goal is for all visitors to feel welcome and comfortable in the Museum.

Art in Bloom 2019 wrapped up with the announcement of People's Choice, Director's Choice, and the first-ever Designers' Choice winners.

Horsepower vs. the power of parable? A recently conserved, vintage Ferrari and a classic Mignard once coveted by a king upstage a 911 Carrera.

Could a painting in the NCMA’s collection hold the key to a culinary mystery? Here's food for thought.

The NCMA's latest photography exhibition presents a collection of images that reveal hidden scenes within mirrors, frames, windowpanes, and bypassed constructions.

Curator Jen Dasal prompts the South African artist to address the alluring and opposing forces in his sculptures--now on view in the first solo exhibition of his work in North America.

A variety of exciting outdoor sculpture projects are coming to the NCMA this year, including three works on long-term loan from the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C.