What Do the UMFA, the Met, and the Detroit Institute of Arts Have in Common? Jean-Honoré Fragonard

October 26, 2016 by umfablog

Guest blogger: Leslie Anderson, UMFA curator of European, American, and regional art Last November I noticed a connection between the UMFA’s Mademoiselle Marie-Madeleine Guimard by Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732–1806) and works by the same artist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Detroit Institute of Arts. At the time, I was researching an unrelated project, a proposal for the conservation treatment of two oil paintings by French eighteenth-century artist Gabriel de Saint-Aubin (1724–1780). The story of this discovery demonstrates a […]

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October means Masks!

October 12, 2016 by umfablog

Masks might be worn to conceal your identity, amuse your friends, or terrify your enemies. Cultures around the world still create diverse and dynamic masks to express ideas, beliefs, identity, and feelings. October is a perfect month to investigate the history of mask-making and make your own. Join us to create your own disguise—whatever your purpose! We’re collaborating with some of our favorite community partners this month to share the intrigue and mystery of masks. Masks! A UMFA Exhibition at Discovery […]

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Making Connections

October 4, 2016 by umfablog

This is an exciting period of change and growth at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. While the UMFA is temporarily closed for remodeling, our talented staff are re-envisioning not just galleries and operations but also their individual approaches to the work they do. For the past year, curator of modern and contemporary art Whitney Tassie has been part of the Association of Art Museum Curators’ Mentorship Program, working with an experienced and dedicated mentor, Beth Finch, Lunder Curator of American […]

Categories: Working in a museum • Tags: art, curatorial work, mentoring, museum professional development, museums, visual art