Spotlight on the Collection: March 2016
In the Haitian religion of Vodou, beaded flags such as this are placed on altars, but also play an important role in ceremonies, where they are carried in processions and […]
Besides its unbeatable lineup of special exhibitions, the BMA has one of the finest permanent collections in the Southeast. With more than 24,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, videos, and decorative arts, the collection spans more than 4000 years and represents cultures from around the globe. Now, discover your Museum with the Spotlight on the Collection series. Experience the spotlight work in the galleries with an ArtBreak or Slow Art Sunday, like us on Facebook to learn more, or join the conversation below to tell us what you think about these artworks!
In the Haitian religion of Vodou, beaded flags such as this are placed on altars, but also play an important role in ceremonies, where they are carried in processions and […]
Sitting before the round, textured forms that push up from a base into air, Two Forms in Echelon engenders visual play. At first, these are fundamental shapes from an antediluvian […]
Driven Back, De Cost Smith, 1892 De Cost Smith (1864-1939) was intrigued by native cultures since childhood. In his native New York, he frequently visited the Onondaga Reservation south of […]
So Close to Heaven: Sacred Sculpture of Asia from the Weldon Collection Sacred images are a vital part of many of the world’s religions. For example, painted and sculpted images […]
David Puxley: Wedgwood’s First Studio Potter Since its founding in 1759, Wedgwood has brought in outside artists from time to time in order to keep designs fresh and contemporary. In […]
Woman in a Green Coat, Betty Grisham, 1946 Betty Grisham’s life can be summed up in one word: extraordinary. A native of Athens, Alabama, Grisham has occupied many roles in […]
Spirit Catcher, Frank Fleming, 1982 The unicorn-human hybrid in Fleming’s Spirit Catcher sits on a tree stump looking out at the viewer, seemingly unaware of the small bird alighting on […]
Chatsworth House and Park, Pieter Tillemans, about 1725 Though at first glance this painting may appear to show little more than a peaceful summer day in the English countryside, it […]
Jar (Dal Hang-ari), Korean, about 1700 Since the 10th century, Korean artists have produced white porcelain. After a long demand for celadon (pale green) ceramics, white porcelain gained popularity in […]
Bands of Color in Various Directions, Sol LeWitt, 2001 Bands of Color in Various Directions, from Sol LeWitt’s series Wall Drawings, is one of the largest artworks in the Museum’s […]
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