by Conservation

2/14/2019

behind the scenes , conservation , Paris 1900: City of Entertainment , Palais Galliera

Special guests are arriving at the Cincinnati Art Museum this week as we work on installation of Paris 1900: City of Entertainment!

by Conservation

2/7/2019

behind the scenes , conservation , archaeology

This pair of 12th-13th C Chinese funerary jar are currently in the objects conservation lab.

by Library

2/5/2019

Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives , minumentals , Art Academy of Cincinanti

Each year an average of 450 works of art, no more than 2" in any dimension, by Academy students, faculty, staff and alumni make for a lively and diverse show.

by Conservation

1/31/2019

behind the scenes , conservation , paintings , Walter Elmer Schofield , The Landing Stage at Boulogne

One of the many examination techniques used when planning a paintings conservation treatment is raking light, where a light placed at one side of the painting and the light “rakes” across the surface.

by Liz Simmons, Research Assistant

1/30/2019

Frank Duveneck , Drawings , sketchbooks

The fun part about studying drawings is that you get to see an artist’s initial spark of inspiration and how that first idea changes over time.

by Conservation

1/24/2019

behind the scenes , conservation , Art Academy of Cincinnati , Cincinnati Artists

Benn Pitman’s Design for a Circular Plate is an example of a preparatory drawing the artist created for a carving.

by Rachel Ellison

1/22/2019

cincinnati art museum staff , inside look , CAM favorites

This blog series highlights the diverse personalities that make up the art museum’s staff.

by Conservation

1/17/2019

behind the scenes , textile storage , doll clothes

New Years is a time for self-improvement and that goes for the museum too.

by Kaitlyn Sharo

1/14/2019

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

1/10/2019

behind the scenes , conservation , X-ray , cuneiform tablets

In December our objects conservator traveled to Baker Hughes GE Inspection Technologies to get an in-depth look at some of our cuneiform tablets.

by Geoff Edwards

1/4/2019

Art Academy of Cincinnati , behind the scenes , Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives

The Art Academy and Cincinnati Art Museum have closely intertwined histories.

by Conservation

12/20/2018

behind the scenes , conservation , paintings , treatment

This little dish of rusty tacks shows why paintings conservators should keep their tetanus shots up to date!

by Joanna Kerman

12/19/2018

holidays , Gift Shop , shopping

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

by Conservation

12/13/2018

behind the scenes , conservation , folding fan , The Lady's Adviser

Conservation treatments of the fans for the new installation The Lady’s Adviser: Love and Courting on Folding Fans is complete.

by Jennifer Hardin

12/7/2018

Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives , christmas cards , behind the scenes , victorian christmas cards

In 1843, the same year that Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol was published, the first commercial Christmas card was created.

by Conservation

12/6/2018

behind the scenes , conservation , Iris van Herpen , Fashion Arts & Textiles

It's the holidays and a special delivery came for the Fashion and Textile Arts Collection!

by Adam MacPharlain, Curatorial Assistant of Fashion Arts and Textiles

12/5/2018

behind the scenes , curatorial , fans , Fashion Arts & Textiles

Autograph fans could be of any type in a plain construction that allowed space for inscriptions.

by Lauren Marcum

11/30/2018

Teachers , summer teacher institute , Teacher resources

Thinking of attending Summer Teacher Institute in 2019? Here's why you should.

by Learning and Interpretation Department

11/20/2018

Evenings for Educators , Teacher resources , The Fabric of India

Embroidery, block printing, kalamkari painting and more!

by Conservation

11/15/2018

behind the scenes , conservation , paintings , landscapes , Frank Duveneck

This little painting measures around 5 by 8 inches.

by Amy Cholkas

11/13/2018

Evenings for Educators , The Fabric of India , Teachers , Educators

Check out this November Evenings for Educators preview.

by Samantha Lakamp

11/12/2018

School Based Learning , learning & interpretation , education

Learn more about Samantha Lakamp, CAM's school-based learning Co-op participant.

by Design and Installation

11/9/2018

exhibition design , installation

Posted by Design and Installation

by Conservation

11/6/2018

behind the scenes , paper conservation , fashion accessories

Posted by Conservation

by Jennifer Hardin

11/2/2018

Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives

Posted by Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives

by Karen Saunders

11/1/2018

Teachers , Gillian Wearing , Evenings for Educators , learning & interpretation , lesson plans

Posted by: Karen Saunders

by Conservation

10/31/2018

behind the scenes , conservation , The Fabric of India , Victoria and Albert Museum

This object, a talismanic shirt (India, 15th-16th century), was conserved by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

by Conservation

10/25/2018

behind the scenes , conservation , alabastron , alabaster , Greek

This 5th C Greek alabastron made of alabaster, has been in the objects conservation lab for repair.

by Tracy Alley

10/22/2018

Teachers , Gillian Wearing , Evenings for Educators , learning & interpretation

Our adventure with Gillian Wearing started with a brief history of her life as an artist.

by Conservation

10/17/2018

behind the scenes , conservation , folk art , painting

Our paintings conservator has been removing a thick grime layer from this recently acquired folk art painting.