Milwaukee Art Museum

The expanded Museum Store is now open! Shop even more of the art-inspired designs you know and love, plus new designer pieces, Museum-exclusive treasures, and stunning collections of exquisite jewelry—showcased once again in the original Calatrava-designed pearwood cases.

Join Nikki Otten, the exhibition curator and associate curator of prints and drawings, for a gallery talk on Nov 22 at noon. Learn about LaToya M. Hobbs’s artistic process and the themes present in her monumental prints and carved wood panels. Plan your visit at https://lnkd.in/g2UM9e9y

“True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media” is now open! See more than 100 objects in this timely exploration of photography’s nuances and the significance of media literacy. Plan your visit and browse upcoming programs here: https://lnkd.in/gqMAcRpb

We’re putting the final touches on the expanded Museum Store, opening Wed, Nov 20! On the new upper level of the store, enjoy even more shopping and striking views of Santiago Calatrava’s organic signature architecture. Shop our collection of art-inspired gifts, designer pieces, Museum-exclusive treasures, and stunning new selections of exquisite jewelry. To celebrate, Members enjoy a private shopping hour from 9–10 a.m. on Nov 20 (with a free mimosa!) and bonus Member Double Discount Days Nov 20–24.

Explore iconic images and little-known treasures of the Museum’s collection when “True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media” opens November 15. See more than 100 objects —photographs, magazines, collages, and a film—in an exhibition reflecting on how we produce, consume, and understand photographs and media narratives. Become a Member to experience the exhibition early on Member Preview Day, November 14. Plan your visit and see related programs here: https://lnkd.in/gqMAcRpb Image: William Weege, (American, 1935–2020), “And Now to Flowers for War!,” 1968. Paper collage on board. Image: 7 1/4 x 6 7/16 in. (18.42 x 16.35 cm) Sheet: 10 7/8 x 8 7/16 in. (27.62 x 21.43 cm). Gift of Sue Steinmann, M2020.98 © William Weege Estate

Milwaukee’s artiest party returns on Friday, January 24, with a sizzling Salsa Night! But that’s not all! We’ll party all over again on February 21 AND March 21. Tickets for all three unforgettable nights are on sale now. See the lineup and buy tickets at mam.org/after-dark.

We’re taking the Museum Store to the next level! Literally, we’re hard at work building out the second floor of the store with new fixtures that complement the Santiago Calatrava–designed space. Stay tuned for more updates and join us November 20 to shop new lines of jewelry, designer pieces, and so much more.

OPENS NOV 15, MEMBER PREVIEW NOV 14 | “True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media” explores ways that photographers and artists have understood and wielded the power of images to convey the events of our world. Drawn from the Museum’s photography and media arts collection, the exhibition calls for audiences to pay attention to an image’s context and consider its creator’s motivations, highlighting photography’s nuances and the significance of media literacy. Plan your visit and browse upcoming programs at mam.org/true-story. Image: Christian Patterson (American, b. 1972), “Caril Ann (Captured)”, 2012. Gelatin silver print with acrylic and graphite. Image and sheet: 8 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (21.59 x 20 cm). Purchase, with funds from the Herzfeld Foundation, Susan and Tony Krausen and the Betty Ciurej Memorial, M2013.22 © Christian Patterson

See for yourself why visitors are raving about "Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History.” Learn more about the exhibition and discover upcoming events at https://lnkd.in/dz7bQWSf.

The Museum’s talented staff brought the collection to life for Halloween! 🎃 See the full carousel of costumes here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gm3GRP_h