Art Contents Archive

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“I can only say that I do not know if what I am doing is art nor do I have any real concern. I just want to do what I believe + what I want to do, and what I must do to get what I want—something that is natural—and something that exists in us all.” — Lee Bontecou https://t.co/DUnvpv9LIj

When #HoracePippin returned from World War I, he began making art for the first time. ⁣⁣⁣ With no use of his right arm—injured in combat—he wrote and illustrated memoirs of his wartime experience before burning designs into wood and making oil paintings.⁣⁣⁣ #VeteransDay https://t.co/QUoUMn6zrY

On #VeteransDay, we honor all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with the stories of some of the many veterans who work at the National Gallery of Art.💛⬇️ https://t.co/skf4SJE8uT

State of Education in the United States, Acrylic on Cardboard, Me, 2022.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Lee Bontecou. Best known for her monumental, wall-based sculpture, Bontecou's breakthrough body of work emerged in 1959. "Untitled (1960)" features the artist's signature stitched canvas construction that extends into the gallery space. https://t.co/pi3J0e75Al

Artist #LeeBontecou, who passed away this Tuesday at the age of 91, wrote this in a letter to a MoMA curator in 1960 after the museum purchased its first sculpture by her. The letter offered a remarkable statement of the principles that would guide her art. https://t.co/2sgqyxH7dJ

Unexpected views 🔍 Join artist Amie Siegel as she discusses how the work of George Stubbs has informed her recent film 'Bloodlines', a commission by the National Galleries of Scotland, exploring art, pedigree and cultural identification: https://t.co/CxA26PoGdf https://t.co/MGMP5JyfeX

Who was Mina Loy? Join us next Tuesday, November 15, to explore the life and works of the artist and poet whose work in NYC centered on the little-known magazine "Rogue," along with making paintings, lampshades, and other objects. Sign up for free: https://t.co/tcTFmriVoO https://t.co/DwJ11dLok4

“I'm calling on you to stop thinking like caretakers and start acting like changemakers.” — Hakim Bishara @Hakim_Bishara calls out the museum leaders decrying the recent wave of climate protests. https://t.co/KBerllUIdR

Audio Visual Production Specialist Theo Pough served in the @USNavy for 11 years. As a Yeoman, Theo served in various agencies including the National Security Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, and even worked on a submarine. https://t.co/sSEdGtbSQF

Read a tribute to #Bontecou on #MoMAMagazine by Ann Temkin → https://t.co/B2gG6It0pQ https://t.co/B8A77exz09

Frances Moffatt is a support services specialist for the museum’s mail and records. Frances served for nine years in the @usairforce as an entomologist. Thank you all for your service 💛 https://t.co/XC6eCRBS26

Visit our booth (C10) at @ParisPhotoFair this weekend to see our presentation, which includes vintage masterworks, together with new photographs by some of today’s foremost artists, including #PaoloRoversi, #YtoBarrada and #RichardMisrach. https://t.co/yUcHSapFxo https://t.co/odLJ9170XM

Ten years ago, @whoisMGMT created and performed a live music experience at the museum in reaction to our retrospective, "Maurizio Cattelan: All." Named after the performance date, the album "11•11•11" is now available to stream. Listen now: https://t.co/kLqpBK0l9v https://t.co/B8tDkTDK8U