Circa: The NCMA Blog

Animal-shaped incense burners were used in ancient Costa Rica to to seek healing from another world.

GSK Curatorial Research Fellow Ángel Gonzalez describes the role of "the flayed one," a Mesoamerican god that could both send or cure sickness.

Artist José Bedia portrays a saint of health and healing often described as showing no mercy to the arrogant but providing solace to the afflicted, especially to the poor and to immigrants.

Many African artists and spiritual practitioners are more than willing to incorporate other ideas into their practice to strengthen their potency, and this becomes apparent in the arts.

The lioness-headed Sekhmet, like many Egyptian deities, had a dual nature: She could not only bring pestilence but also ward off epidemics and illness. Sekhmet was the protector of the king and a healing deity, the “mistress of life” who could heal those who suffered. 

A timely look at a timeless theme

The twin brothers portrayed in a treasured early Italian painting in the NCMA's collection were surgeons who gave free medical care during times of plague.

In the midst of unprecedented challenges for our families, our state, and the world, we look to the light-filled West Building as a beacon of hope to all and look forward to welcoming you back to this space and to the North Carolina Museum of Art.

The NCMA's curator of horticulture and sustainability shares ideas about how to improve your backyard retreat.

The earth beckons, calling to be recast as Thomas Sayre's ever-popular outdoor sculpture Gyre.

If cabin fever has you feeling cooped up, feed your creative outlet with a few household items and these gems from the NCMA's collection.

The appeal of locations somewhat off the beaten path has drawn artists with a siren song of affordable living, access to nature, and rich cultural opportunities. North Carolina has all three.

A masterpiece by American sculptor William Wetmore Story makes its way to Raleigh, getting a thorough restoration and even a new big toe.

Creative writing workshops at the Museum invite participants to spend a full hour looking at, thinking about, and writing about art.

Robert Mlodzik, the Museum's manager of diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility, shares how audio description of artworks and events will expand the NCMA's reach.

What ties a romantic European portrait to a stone from ancient Egypt? Director Valerie Hillings is making connections with Interchanges: Cross-Collection Conversations.

It's the art, of course. No, it's the people! Fall '19 interns sound off on what's best about working at the NCMA.

The NCMA aquires a masterpiece by American sculptor William Wetmore Story, who—living up to his narrative surname—knew just how to carve drama in stone.