Milwaukee Art Museum

Set-up is underway for the 2024 Art:Forward Gala, so let’s look back on Museum galas from 2008, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2022, and 2023.

Inspired by the elegance and edge of New York City in the 80s and 90s, tomorrow’s event promises to transform Windhover Hall in its own unique and spectacular way!

Don’t miss next week’s Artist Talk with Tanekeya Word, multimedia visual artist and founder of the printmaking collective Black Women of Print. On September 26 at 6:15 p.m., Word will discuss the collective’s two portfolios, both in the Museum’s collection.

Learn more and plan your visit here: https://ow.ly/jV1i50TaYbL

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Join us at this year’s Art:Forward Gala on September 21 to celebrate contemporary art and to appreciate the work of four featured artists—Gretchen Bender, Colin Hunt, Jon Kessler, and Billie Zangewa—identified by honoree Robert Longo for their compelling careers and practice.

Learn more about the artists—and the most artful party of the year!— at https://mam.org/events/art-forward/

Images:
1. Gretchen Bender (American, 1951–2004), Total Recall, 1987. Eight-channel video on 24 monitors and three rear projection screens. 18:02 min. Installation view of Gretchen Bender: So Much Deathless at Red Bull Arts, New York, March 6–July 28, 2019. © Gretchen Bender Estate Courtesy of Sprüth Magers. Photo by Lance Brewer
2. Colin Hunt (American, b. 1973), Untitled (Morning), 2022. Egg tempera on panel. 24 in × 24 in
3. Jon Kessler (American, b. 1957), Lagoon, 2024. Stainless steel, bronze, copper, glazed stoneware, shell and porcelain figurines. 32 × 24 × 31 in
4. Billie Zangewa (Malawian, b. 1973), Body and Soul, 2021. Hand-stitched silk collage. 44.1 × 49.6 in, (112 × 126 cm)

This year’s Art:Forward Gala honors internationally acclaimed artist Robert Longo, whose major exhibition “Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History” opens at the Museum in October.

Rising to prominence in the 1980s as a leading figure of the Pictures Generation, Longo first gained recognition for his “Men in the Cities drawings,” which quickly became some of the most recognizable artworks of the decade. Today, he is widely known for his ambitiously scaled, hyperrealistic charcoal drawings that reflect on the construction of symbols of power and authority.

Learn more about the September 21 gala at mam.org/art-forward.

Photo by Sophie Chahinian

The Milwaukee Art Museum mourns the passing of Jackie Winsor, a pioneering figure in post-minimal process sculpture. Winsor’s work stood out for its focus on natural materials and its exploration of form, weight, and tension—often challenging conventional approaches to sculpture. We are honored to have hosted her mid-career survey in 1991 and to continue sharing her iconic sculpture “Painted Piece.”

Margaret Andrea, senior curator of contemporary art, reflects on the artist’s work, saying "'Painted Piece' is one of the most significant examples of Winsor's influential process-based practice. After laboriously covering a plywood cube with fifty coats of paint in various colors, she tied it to a car and dragged it over cobblestone streets. The resulting surface scratches and exposed layers of paint serve to chronicle the history of the object's creation."

Embodying Winsor’s enduring legacy within our walls, this artwork is currently on view in gallery K104.



Images:
1. Nancy Lee Katz (American, 1947–2018), “Jackie Winsor,” 1987, printed 2018/22. Gelatin silver print. image: 9 13/16 × 9 7/8 in. (24.92 × 25.08 cm) sheet: 14 × 10 7/8 in. (35.56 × 27.62 cm). Gift of Michael S. Sachs, M2023.249
2. Jackie Winsor (American, b. Canada, 1941), “Painted Piece,” 1979–80. Wood and acrylic paint. 31 × 31 × 31 in. (78.74 × 78.74 × 78.74 cm). Purchase, with funds from Donna and Donald Baumgartner and Mrs. Helen Herbst in memory of her father Samuel C. Herbst by exchange, M1993.79. Photo by Efraim Lev-er © Courtesy Paula Cooper Gallery, New York

What is it like to experience 8-by-12-foot carved wood panels and their prints?

Now on view, “Currents 39: LaToya M. Hobbs, Carving Out Time” presents a series of monumental artworks that were originally conceived as a set of carved wood panels. While planning the work, Hobbs’s husband, Ariston Jacks, encouraged her to make woodcut prints from the panels. This exhibition marks the first occasion when the panels and prints will be exhibited together.

Plan your experience at https://mam.org/exhibitions/carving-out-time/

Images: LaToya M. Hobbs (American, b. 1983), Printed by BIG INK (Founded 2012), “Carving Out Time,” 2020–21. Woodcuts. Purchase, with funds from the Lucia K. Stern Trust, Kevin Fahey and Ray Grzebielski Fund, Cory and Michelle Nettles, the African American Art Alliance, Brewers Community Foundation, Angela and Virgis Colbert, Print Forum, and Gregory and Lisa Wesley M2023.282.1a-c–.5a-c

Due to popular demand, Thursday Nights at MAM are here to stay! Every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission, live music, drinks, burger specials, and (of course!) all the art in the collection and exhibition galleries.

Drum roll please... 🥁 We’re thrilled to unveil the mural created by the summer teen interns!

As part of the ArtXpress internship, Milwaukee teens collaborated on a mural that is displayed on an MCTS bus. Their internship took place over four weeks this summer, and the interns collaborated on their design while working with local artists, mentoring elementary school students, and leading tours through the collection.

Know a creative teen who’s curious about Museum internships? Encourage them to apply to the fall Satellite teen internship here: https://mamweb.wufoo.com/forms/satellite-teen-internship-program-application/

Introducing the custom print shop! ✨ For the first time, order prints of Museum artworks that are perfectly tailored to your unique taste and space. Start shopping at customprints.mam.org!

Every online and in-store purchase strengthens the Museum and increases its impact in our community and beyond.

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Experience LaToya M. Hobbs’s monumental prints during the vibrant opening weekend of “Currents 39: LaToya M. Hobbs, Carving Out Time.” Member Preview Day kicks everything off on September 5, before the public opening on September 6. The festivities continue with an Artist Talk with Hobbs on September 7.

Enjoy unlimited admission and never miss an event by becoming a Museum Member! Learn more about the exhibition and join our community at mam.org/latoya-hobbs.

Image: LaToya M. Hobbs (American, b. 1983), printed by BIG INK (founded 2012), “Scene 1: Morning,” from the series “Carving Out Time,” 2020–2021. Purchase, with funds from the Lucia K. Stern Trust, Kevin Fahey and Ray Grzebielski Fund, Cory and Michelle Nettles, the African American Art Alliance, Brewers Community Foundation, Angela and Virgis Colbert, Print Forum, and Gregory and Lisa Wesley, M2023.282.1a-c. Image courtesy of LaToya M. Hobbs, artist, and Ariston Jacks, photographer.

Currents 39: LaToya M. Hobbs, Carving Out Time LaToya M. Hobbs’s monumental series “Carving Out Time” offers insight into how the artist balances daily priorities, exploring themes of legacy, motherhood, representation, and time.

The application deadline for the fall Satellite teen internship has been extended! Encourage the creative teens in your life to apply here: https://mamweb.wufoo.com/forms/satellite-teen-internship-program-application/

Calling all creative teens in Milwaukee! 🌟🎨
Are you passionate about art and community? Apply for this fall’s Satellite Teen Internship and discover the ins and outs of working at the Milwaukee Art Museum! Take a dive deep into the Museum’s inner workings with its staff, work with local practicing artists, and visit offsite studios and galleries. You’ll develop a wide range of skills to enhance your knowledge of using art as a tool to redefine, shift, and change the culture.
✨Paid internship with lunch and MCTS bus tickets included
✨ No art experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and passion!

Applications are open through August 23! Apply here: https://mamweb.wufoo.com/forms/satellite-teen-internship-program-application

Last year’s Art:Forward Gala was a night to remember! Join us on September 21 for an artful evening that honors internationally acclaimed artist Robert Longo. Gather under the wings with fellow art lovers and esteemed guest artists selected by the honoree.

Hosted by the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Board of Trustees and Contemporary Art Society, the Art:Forward Gala raises funds to support the Museum’s renowned contemporary art program.

Learn more about the honoree and reserve your spot here: https://mam.org/events/art-forward/

We are excited to announce the launch of MAMstore.org, the Museum’s new destination for online shopping! Find all the artful games, gifts, and decor you love from the Museum Store available 24/7. Every online and in-store purchase strengthens the Museum and increases its impact in our community and beyond.

To see product highlights and to never miss a store update, follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopmamstore?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Mark your calendars! Play Date with Art returns on Sat, Sept 7.

This morning of fun for kids ages 5 and under (with their caregivers) transforms Windhover Hall into a vibrant, kid-friendly space to flex artistic muscles while having a blast.

For the fall season, Play Date with Art will take place on Saturday mornings (Sept 7, Oct 5, and Nov 9). Learn more about the upcoming events and plan your visit at mam.org/playdate.

Welcome artist LaToya M. Hobbs to the Museum for her Artist Talk on September 7! Listen to Hobbs discuss her art practice and her monumental artworks on view in the exhibition “Currents 39: LaToya M. Hobbs, Carving Out Time” which opens September 6. The exhibition presents Hobbs’s monumental woodcuts and the panels from which they were printed, bringing visitors the opportunity to marvel at her artistry in two forms.

Learn more about the exhibition and the Artist Talk here: https://mam.org/exhibitions/carving-out-time/

Photo by Mike Jon

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OPENS OCT 25 | Mark your calendar for “Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History,” an exhibition of nearly 40 monumental charcoal drawings, sculptures, and videos created by the internationally acclaimed artist.

Longo is widely known for his ambitiously scaled charcoal drawings that reflect on the construction of symbols of power and authority, including images of animals and nature as well as global conflicts and protest movements.

Though based on images from various media sources, Longo’s meticulous drawings are not exact transcriptions. Instead, he combines elements from multiple images with art historical archetypes and compositional elements in an effort to create what the artist considers “a perfect image.”

Learn more about the artist’s first solo exhibition in the region in more than three decades at mam.org/robert-longo.

Image: Robert Longo (American, b. 1953), “Untitled (American Eagle 2017),” 2017. Charcoal on mounted paper. 70 1/16 × 96 in. (177.96 × 243.84 cm). Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Collection

Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History A key figure in the Pictures Generation, Robert Longo is widely known for his ambitiously scaled, highly detailed, hyperrealistic charcoal drawings that reflect on the construction of symbols of power and authority.

Calling all creative teens in Milwaukee! 🌟🎨
Are you passionate about art and community? Apply for this fall’s Satellite Teen Internship and discover the ins and outs of working at the Milwaukee Art Museum! Take a dive deep into the Museum’s inner workings with its staff, work with local practicing artists, and visit offsite studios and galleries. You’ll develop a wide range of skills to enhance your knowledge of using art as a tool to redefine, shift, and change the culture.
✨Paid internship with lunch and MCTS bus tickets included
✨ No art experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and passion!

Applications are open through August 23! Apply here: https://mamweb.wufoo.com/forms/satellite-teen-internship-program-application

Lasting love starts with a Museum date! We’re swooning over this adorable post from .
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~*First Date, Second Take*~

Alex and I went to to reenact our very first date. We perched ourselves in front of the same Spanish Renaissance painting we first bonded over (and where I, not very subtly, scooted along the bench to be as close to him as possible 😂). Just a couple of silly kids flirting in front of a morbid portrait 🥰 . .
Planning a romantic date? Don’t wait! Visit mam.org/visit to take the plunge.

Here’s a sneak peek at the mural created by our summer ArtXpress teen interns! See the full mural at the unveiling event on Sunday, August 18, at 12:30 p.m.

During their four-week internship, the teens developed their talents, received guidance from professionals, and participated in critical discourse around power, equity, and social justice. Their mural will be showcased on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus that will travel the city streets for four months.

Learn more about the unveiling event here: https://mam.org/events/event/artxpress-unveiling-celebration/