by Russell Ihrig

4/3/2020

animal crossing , nintendo switch , permanent collection

The release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch was well-timed for those of us looking for a relaxing escape from the stresses of our daily lives.

by Conservation

4/2/2020

ceramics conservation , objects conservation , porcelain , capillary action , behind the scenes , cup , saucer

This set is made of porcelain with very thin, translucent walls and a gilt fruit and vine design.

by Jill Dunne

4/1/2020

As Mr. Rogers encouraged, I am one of the many who tend to “look for the helpers” in times of crisis.

by Conservation

3/26/2020

paintings conservation , behind the scenes , american art , landscapes

This painting is a nineteenth century American landscape that has suffered multiple tears in the course of its lifetime, probably due to the poor quality of the canvas.

by Lea C. Lane, Curatorial Assistant for Decorative Arts and Design

3/24/2020

behind the scenes , Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance 1850–1970 , Rookwood Pottery Company , Curatorial Blog , Decorative Arts

Keen-eyed visitors to our current exhibition, Gorham: Designing Brilliance, will notice a familiar Cincinnati name on two of the objects: Rookwood Pottery.

by Conservation

3/19/2020

Martin Schongauer , beta radiography , watermarks , paper conservation , transmitted light

Our paper conservator has been in the darkroom capturing images of watermarks from some of our Old Master prints.

by Conservation

3/12/2020

in pretty finery , textile conservation , historic dress , dunlevy , behind the scenes

Check out this behind the scenes look from our conservators.

by Tracy Alley

3/9/2020

behind the scenes , Teacher resources , teacher blog , Evenings for Educators , “Something Over Something Else”: Romare Bearden’s Profile Series , lesson plan

Students were so excited to start a Romare Bearden lesson.

by Conservation

3/5/2020

behind the scenes , conservation , objects conservation , lacquered chest , concealed objects , hidden objects

This week in objects conservation we open up the 19th C Lacquered chest.

by Hou-mei Sung, Ph.D. 宋后楣

3/2/2020

behind the scenes , Galloping through Dynasties , Curatorial Blog , research , Center for Chinese Studies

In late 2019, I received a research grant from the Center for Chinese Studies in Taipei to conduct research on the catalogue of our upcoming exhibition Galloping through Dynasties.

by Conservation

2/27/2020

sisley , Impressionism , paintings conservation , varnish removal , yellowed varnish , behind the scenes , conservation

This beautiful landscape by Impressionist Alfred Sisley was recently being cleaned of its varnish by our paintings conservator.

by Conservation

2/20/2020

conservation , photography conservation , Camera Work Magazine , Photogravure , Photomechanical reproduction , Gertrude Käsebier

The objects in the Women Breaking Boundaries exhibit in the galleries across from the café are examples of wide-ranging media, including light-sensitive objects.

by Helen Rindsberg

2/14/2020

Japan , docents , Masterpieces of Japanese Art , Kimono: Refashioning Contemporary Style , Dressed to Kill , Japanese Art

Longtime Cincinnati Art Museum docent and supporter of the arts Helen Rindsberg wins international award.

by Alexis Horst, Library Assistant

2/13/2020

Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives , Black History Month

This month in the library display case, we have an example of one of our local artist files.

by Conservation

2/6/2020

objects conservation , ceramics , Pottery

This week in objects conservation: this early 1920’s porcelain bowl is in the lab for cleaning and repair.

by Megan Nauer

2/6/2020

fashion , Fashion Arts & Textiles , Comme des Garcons , textiles , permanent collection

Permanent Collection Highlights with Cynthia Amnéus, Chief Curator and Curator of Fashion Arts and Textiles

by Conservation

1/30/2020

hassam , Impressionism , impressionist , conservation , paintings conservation , behind the scenes

One of the perks of being a conservator is of course spending many hours up-close-and-personal with great art.

by Megan Nauer, Marketing & Communications Coordinator

1/24/2020

permanent collection , cincinnati art museum

You’ve probably seen the numbers: 67,000 artworks spanning 6,000 years. But do you know what really lives in the permanent collection at your Cincinnati Art Museum?

by Conservation

1/23/2020

Frank Duveneck , Monotype , Paper Conservation , behind the scenes , prints , Mussel Gatherers in Chioggia

If you have been following the Behind the Scenes in Conservation posts, you know that a lot of works by Frank Duveneck have passed through the Conservation Department over the past years.

by Alexis Horst, Library Assistant

1/23/2020

Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives , climate change , australia , william strutt

From the Mary R. Schiff Library & Archives.

by Samantha Lakamp

1/22/2020

teacher programs , Teacher resources , Evenings for Educators , Treasures of the Spanish World , art making , lesson plans

How do you make artwork from the Cincinnati Art Museum relevant to a group of students who do not even know where Cincinnati is?

by Conservation

1/16/2020

textile conservation , Comme des Garcons , behind the scenes , conservation , fashion , textiles , recent acquisitions , new at cam , jacket , dress , tank top , clothing

In a few weeks, we are installing some recent acquisitions from CAM’s fashion collection in Gallery 150.

by Kaitlyn Sharo

1/13/2020

wedding , ceremony , venue , rental space , great hall , Alice Bimel Courtyard

Make your wedding day a work of art at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

by Conservation

1/9/2020

gilt furniture , furniture conservation , rococo , art conservation , behind the scenes

This week in objects conservation we return to the 1740’s Rococo gilt table.

by Sue Diemer

1/2/2020

Evenings for Educators , learning & interpretation , teacher programs , Teacher resources

Check out a preview of this month's Evenings For Educators teacher program.

by Kaitlyn Sharo, Marketing & Communications Manager

12/18/2019

Year in Review , front ramp , Nancy Rexroth , Beyond Black Rock , Art Climb , Art in Bloom , Special Exhibitions , No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man , Best of Cincinnati

From a new attendance record to Burning Man interactive installations to a new fully accessible front entrance, what an incredible year it’s been for the Cincinnati Art Museum!

by Kaitlyn Sharo, Marketing & Communications Manager

12/18/2019

The Levee: A Photographer in the American South , Women Breaking Boundaries , “Something Over Something Else”: Romare Bearden’s Profile Series , Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance 1850–1970 , One Each: Still Lifes by Pissaro , Cézanne , Manet & Friends , Paintings , Politics and the Monument’s Men: The Berlin Masterpieces , Hank Willis Thomas: All Things Being Equal…

The Cincinnati Art Museum is open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Kick off 2020 with a visit to the museum and see special exhibition Treasures of the Spanish World before it closes on January 19.

by Conservation

12/12/2019

Thomas Wilmer Dewing , Maria Oakey Dewing , inpainting , overpaint , retouching , paintings conservation , conservation , behind the scenes

Conservation of this painting on wood panel by the Dewing husband-and-wife team was undertaken because the retouching on the painting had discolored.

by Conservation

12/5/2019

Robert Blum , William Merritt Chase , paper conservation , conservation , behind the scenes

This drawing recently came to the paper lab to have some old paper remnants removed. The drawing is on the back of a letter, and some of the writing was obscured.

by Kaitlyn Sharo

11/25/2019

museum shop , holiday shopping , artistic gifts , shopping , art books , unique gifts , art inspired gifts

The most wonderful time of the year can also be hectic and stressful, especially when it comes to finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list.