A mark of a good art exhibition is that it expands our range of vision: historically, geographically, culturally. Solid explanatory text on the gallery walls, or a really good docent, can turn a show from being “just pictures on the wall” into a magic carpet ride, revealing a view far beyond our own personal experience. […]
In the 19th-century, during her lifetime Rosa Bonheur was one of the most famous artists in all of Europe and North America. Required to obtain a cross-dressing permit in order to venture into the world of men — for the sake of her art — she took that world by storm! […]
The Morse is world-renowned for its comprehensive collection of works by the American artist and designer, Louis Comfort Tiffany, revealing that his creative talent and the output of his workshop soared well beyond jewel-like lamps and leaded glass windows. […]