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Our director of product design discusses a process that often culminates in seeing beautiful details from artworks in the hands of people walking down the street.

Curator Alison Fisher explores how the groundbreaking conception of shelter at the Institute of Design was defined by its focus on essential human needs.

Curator Annelise K. Madsen explores how Mary Cassatt created one of the era’s most recognizable icons.

Curator Annelise K. Madsen discusses a painting by an artist whose large, bold pictures drew uncommon attention when first displayed.

Curator Sarah Kelly Oehler draws attention to an American artist who captured the quietly uncanny nature of everyday life.

You’ll want to keep an eye out for these paintings when you visit Malangatana: Mozambique Modern.

Curator Sarah Kelly Oehler tackles the most common questions about the iconic painting.

The artist imagined what it would be like to come across a brightly lit diner in the middle of the night, with people—the “nighthawks”—within.

Curator Janice Katz muses on the artist’s attempt to preserve memories of his daughter.

Curator Constantine Petridis explores this iconic example of Malangatana’s signature style, one of his first works exhibited outside of Mozambique.

With respectful consideration of materials, techniques used in making, history, cultural value, and aesthetic significance, Brittany Dolph Dinneen and Susan Elizabeth Gagliardi from Emory University discuss this Kono helmet mask from the collection.

The artist knew that she had a difficult task, explains curator Jay A. Clarke, but never flinched from her convictions.

A series of fortunate events leads to insights about the tilt and gaze of a ancient portrait sculpture.