How do you print on a three-dimensional object like a teacup? We recently installed a group of materials in the Library Reading Room that illustrate the process of transfer printing on ceramics.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: The Tyger Still Burns Bright

by Conservation

10/3/2019

behind the scenes , conservation , objects conservation , William Blake , book , the tyger , songs of innocence and experience

Over the summer the paper conservator prepared two William Blake works for travel to an important exhibit at the Tate Britain in London. Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience is a collection of hand colored relief etchings of his poems first published in 1789 and 1794.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Ragsby Dollyver, Before & After

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9/26/2019

behind the scenes , conservation , textiles , Ragsby Dollyver , Laura H. Turpin

In textile conservation, work was recently completed on “Ragsby Dollyver,” a “portrait” rag doll by Laura Turpin that may be the artist’s self-portrait.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Incense Burner

by Conservation

9/23/2019

objects conservation , conservation , incense burner , behind the scenes

These two separate fragments from a stone incense burner have been in the collection since 1939.

Staff Picks: Brad Hawse's CAM Favorites

by Brad Hawse, Rachel Ellison

9/17/2019

Staff Highlights , behind the scenes , CAM favorites

Here are some of Brad's favorite pieces in our permanent collection!

30 Years of Evenings for Educators

by Samantha Geier, Associate Director of School-Based Learning

9/16/2019

Evenings for Educators , learning & interpretation , professional development , education , Teacher resources , teacher programs

This week we are celebrating 30 years of Evenings for Educators!

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Filling up with Duveneck!

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9/12/2019

behind the scenes , conservation , Frank Duveneck , Frank Duveneck: American Master , paintings conservation

Conservation for the upcoming Duveneck exhibition continues apace.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Petra Ceramics

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8/29/2019

conservation , behind the scenes , ceramics , petra

These two 1st Century CE ceramics from Petra are in the objects lab receiving conservation.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Ready for his close-up?

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8/15/2019

Duveneck , photography , paintings conservation , behind the scenes

Sometimes a painting can make its feelings known.

Native Americans and Winold Reiss

by Geoff Edwards, Archivist/Records Manager

8/13/2019

Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives , behind the scenes

When the Cincinnati Art Museum was founded in 1881, it collected much more than just art. In fact, it aimed to gather, preserve, and exhibit “valuable and interesting objects of every kind and nature."

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Make it better, but keep it the same

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8/8/2019

Helmut Federle , behind the scenes , paper conservation

Sometimes an artist presents us with something that looks good from the front, but when we turn it over we notice that there are problems that can’t be seen when the art is hanging on a wall.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Japanese Haori

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8/1/2019

behind the scenes , conservation , asian art , haori , textile conservation , garment , Japanese Art

This Japanese garment, or haori, recently went on display in the Asian Gallery.

Piecing Together an Umbrella Stand by M. Louise McLaughlin– Part I

by Lea C. Lane, Curatorial Assistant, Decorative Arts & Design

7/30/2019

behind the scenes , decorative art and design , curatorial blog , umbrella stand

A recently discovered notebook with a third of its contents missing and a ceramic umbrella stand held together with wire—these aren’t exactly the objects that immediately elicit a response of “that belongs in a museum!”