Death of the Crow? Taking a Closer Look at the Relevance of Benny Andrews' Work Today
Death of the Crow? In 1965, Benny Andrews painted Death of the Crow in response to the end of the Jim Crow Era in the American South. Andrews depicted a poor…
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Celebrating Memorial Day Susan Worsham's Marine
Today on Memorial Day, we’re sharing Susan Worsham’s photograph, Marine, Hotel near airport, Richmond, VA, from our permanent collection. We asked Susan Worsham about the Marine pictured in her photograph….
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Michael Meads’ “Coosa River Kiss” Celebrating Valentine's Day
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we are highlighting a work of art from the permanent collection, Coosa River Kiss by Michael Meads! This watercolor of a tender moment between two lovers is set…
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Celebrating Black History Month Highlighting Moses Hogan
In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting Turning Wheels by Moses Hogan, an arranger, pianist, conductor, composer and visual artist. Turning Wheels is on view through July 5 in What Music…
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Happy 100th Birthday Fritz Bultman! Celebrating an American Abstract Expressionist Painter, Sculptor and Collagist
On this day in 1919, American Abstract Expressionist painter, sculptor and collagist, Fritz Bultman, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. At a young age, Bultman knew he wanted to be…
Celebrating International Women’s Day Learn More About the Women Behind the Work
Happy International Women’s Day! We are celebrating by highlighting a selection of work by women artists currently on view at the Ogden Museum! Minnie Evans Minnie Evans was an African…
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Celebrating Black History Month: Exploring the Work of Clementine Hunter A Self-Taught Louisiana Artist
In celebration of Black History Month, we are highlighting the work of Clementine Hunter, a self-taught, African American painter born in Louisiana in 1886. Hunter worked on Melrose Plantation near…
Turning Trash Into Treasure Exploring the Work of BIG artist Tora Lopez
Would you believe us if we told you this beautiful giant pearl was made out of waste? Artist Tora Lopez created this massive shiny sphere during her 30-day residency with…
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Getting to Know the Artist: Clementine Hunter A look at the life of one of Louisiana’s Self-Taught Artists
While Clementine Hunter did not venture too far outside of Natchitoches, Louisiana during her life, she is known today as one of the most famous female artists to come from…