American Scenes: New England
7/3/2026
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, here is a look at three paintings in the Cincinnati Art Museum's collections reflecting the different interpretations of American landscapes and seascapes.
Louise Nevelson Inside and Out
6/1/2026
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.
Canids of Eden Park
3/11/2026
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.
Roman-what? Romanesque Revival Part 2 — H.H. Richardson's ill-fated Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
1/8/2026
Bostonian Henry Hobson Richardson’s brand of Romanesque Revival architecture influenced many American architects. In Cincinnati, Richardson is probably best known for his monumental—and ill-fated—Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce building.
Roman-what? Romanesque Revival Part 1 — Cincinnati Art Museum 1886
1/7/2026
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.
A Marble Muse and the Artist Who Created Her
10/1/2025
A marble sculpture created by Cincinnati artist Nathan F. Baker in 1845 lives on in Cincinnati's Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum.
Art Climb: Creating a Landmark
5/8/2025
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.
Who Was Mary Joy Johnson?
3/13/2025
Who is this mystery woman painted by the Mexican artist Diego Rivera (1886–1957) more than 85 years ago?
Lunken’s Forgotten Murals and the Artist Who Created Them
12/23/2024
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.
Outdoor Sculptures at CAM: Atman by Mark di Suvero
8/23/2023
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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