The Walters Art Museum in Balitmore was a short walk from the NCPH conference hotel and was free, so I made an effort to take a walk over there one evening. The building itself is architecturally beautiful and the museum is well know for it's collection of European artwork. The material on display during my … Continue reading The Walters Art Museum
Slow Art Day
April 12th 2014 is Slow Art Day. A day dedicated to encouraging people to discover art and the joy of looking at art. The day also emphasizes the idea that people can see and experience art without an expert. Art galleries and museums internationally are hosting Slow Art Day events. Most events are structured to … Continue reading Slow Art Day
Inuit Art at the Dennos Museum Center
The Enchanted Owl, Kenojuak Ashevak One of the reasons I was so keen to visit the Dennos Museum Center was the Inuit Gallery and expansive collection of Inuit art that is housed at the Dennos.The Inuit art collection at the Dennos includes over 1,000 items including "prints, sculptures, drawings, tools, textiles, and animal specimens" primarily … Continue reading Inuit Art at the Dennos Museum Center
Architecture and Heritage Institutions
Resnick PavilionArchitecture and design can have a huge impact on how a space is used. This is true in family homes, libraries, art galleries, museums, and buildings of all shapes and sizes. How space is configured, materials used, the amount of natural light, and numerous other factors impact how visitors perceive a heritage institution. Architectural … Continue reading Architecture and Heritage Institutions
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