Behind the Scenes of an Exhibition
With a team from the NCMA, educator Emily Kotecki explores the exact locations Childe Hassam chose to paint many of the works in American Impressionist…
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With a team from the NCMA, educator Emily Kotecki explores the exact locations Childe Hassam chose to paint many of the works in American Impressionist…
Behind the Scenes of an Exhibition Read More »
Basking in the afterglow of Art in Bloom 2016, designer Steve Taras looks back—and ahead.
Blooming Wonderful! Read More »
Yes, Art in Bloom is gorgeous, just like we planned! But there were a few bumps along the road to beauty. A designer gives a peek behind the scenes…
Notes from a Flexible Florist Read More »
Watch as an NCMA conservator uses the world’s first laser designed to restore paintings.
Inch by Inch, Revealing the Cavendish Portraits Read More »
How the image of a fanciful, winged creature found its way into M. C. Escher’s art—and onto the walls of the NCMA.
See what’s behind the quotes from M. C. Escher that have popped up around Raleigh.
The Writing on the Walls Read More »
While Fefi’s resting, NCMA Egyptologist Caroline Rocheleau takes a turn teaching hieroglyphs.
What’s in a Nickname? Read More »
To free the important ancient torso from its 16th-century surround, we’re looking at this composite statue in a different light. Literally…
Black Light on Bacchus: Inside a UV Exam Read More »
It’s been five years since Roxy Paine’s Askew appeared on the NCMA grounds. This time-lapse video of its remarkable installation triggers thoughts from staff…
Time-Lapse: Installing the “Silver Tree” Read More »
This 17th-century painting came to us in need of some TLC.
Unequal Lovers Unveiled Read More »
Project Manager for Art in Bloom Laura Finan takes you inside the NCMA’s second annual festival of art and flowers.
Inside Art in Bloom 2016 Read More »
“With every joy, you pay in sorrow” and other questionable sayings inspire the artist to wrestle with received wisdom.
Meet Line, Touch, Trace Artist Kiki Farish Read More »