by Franck Mercurio, Publications Editor
6/1/2026
Contemporary Art, American Painting & Sculpture, outdoor sculpture, Franck Mercurio
Here is a look at sculptor Louise Nevelson's connections to the Cincinnati Art Museum, her artwork in CAM's collections, and her public art piece in downtown Cincinnati, Sky Landscape II.
by Franck Mercurio, Publications Editor
3/11/2026
animals in art, dogs, Eden Park, outdoor sculpture, Franck Mercurio
The sudden appearance of two coyotes in Eden Park got me thinking about our human fascination with canids—both wild and domestic—and how they populate our legends, imaginations, and art. Here's a brief field guide to our four-footed furry friends in and around the Cincinnati Art Museum.
by Franck Mercurio, Publications Editor
1/7/2026
museum history, architecture, James W. McLaughlin, Franck Mercurio
Cincinnati architect James W. McLaughlin designed the original Cincinnati Art Museum building and adjacent Art Academy, drawing inspiration from “Richardsonian Romanesque,” a popular architectural style developed by American architect Henry Hobson Richardson in the 1800s.
by Franck Mercurio, Publications Editor
10/1/2025
American Painting & Sculpture, outdoor sculpture, photography, Franck Mercurio
A marble sculpture created by Cincinnati artist Nathan F. Baker in 1845 lives on in Cincinnati's Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum.
by Franck Mercurio, Publications Editor
5/8/2025
Art Climb, outdoor art, outdoor sculpture, museum grounds, Franck Mercurio
Explore the origins of Art Climb, the outdoor art experience connecting the Cincinnati Art Museum to its neighborhoods and the city on its 5th anniversary.
by Franck Mercurio, Publications Editor
3/13/2025
Mary Joy Johnson, portrait, Diego Rivera, Franck Mercurio
Who is this mystery woman painted by the Mexican artist Diego Rivera (1886–1957) more than 85 years ago?
by Franck Mercurio, Publications Editor
12/23/2024
WPA, Art Deco, CAMConservation, murals, Franck Mercurio
In December 1937, the Cincinnati Enquirer interviewed William “Harry” Gothard (1908–1968), a 29-year-old artist and budding art conservator, as he painted the final touches on two murals created for Lunken Airport’s newly constructed Administration building.
by Franck Mercurio, Publications Editor
8/23/2023
American Art, outdoor art, outdoor sculpture, Franck Mercurio
It’s hard to miss the monumental 3-D capital “A” welcoming visitors to CAM’s campus from Art Museum Drive. Painted a bright red—like the museum’s brand color—some suggest the giant steel beam structure stands for “Art.” But the artist’s intent was not so driven by marketing concerns!
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