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Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Protecting Plensa’s Isabella

by Kelly Rectenwald, Conservator of Objects

6/13/2024

Jaume Plensa, Isabella, museum grounds

Last week, outdoor sculpture conservators from McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory (based in Oberlin, Ohio) paid a visit to the museum.

A Closer look at Jaume Plensa’s Isabella

by Kiara Galloway, Web Content Management Intern

5/31/2024

Jaume Plensa, Isabella, outdoor art, outdoor sculpture, museum grounds

Located outside the museum’s Longworth wing, Isabella by artist Jaume Plensa (Spanish, b. 1955) stands peacefully in an open bed of grass unto herself. Her eyes are closed, and her expression is peaceful as though she is in a deep restful slumber.

1924: Life 100 Years Ago as Told by CAM

by Cole Rodgers, Marketing Project Manager

5/23/2024

art history, museum history

Let’s explore some of the clues CAM has left for us that paint a picture of the museum 100 years ago.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Shoes with the Blues

by Obie Linn, Conservator of Textiles

2/29/2024

CAMConservation, textile conservation, museum pests, silverfish, historic Cincinnati

These elegant pale blue kid leather shoes came to the lab for a new storage tray and interior padding, but they are interesting because they bear tell-tale damage from a specific collection pest: silverfish.

Staff Spotlight: Haley Perkins, the Full Interview

by Emily Holtrop, Director of Education and Interpretation

4/28/2023

haley perkins, staff spotlight, art education, museum professions

Did you attend a lecture at the museum in the past year? Perhaps your favorite young person attended our summer camp in 2022. If the answer to either is yes, then you may have had the great opportunity of meeting Haley Perkins, a newer member of the Learning & Interpretation team.

Seven Ghostly Stops at the Cincinnati Art Museum

by Cincinnati Art Museum

10/18/2022

ghost stories, ghost tour, haunted museum, permanent collection, ghosts

We've narrowed down the spookiest spots in the museum, equipped with ghostly tales of the unexplained.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Spot Test!

by Conservation

9/1/2022

CAMConservation, cincyartmuseum, rug conservation, textile conservation

This test hinted at a dramatic difference!

Learn and Grow with CAM’s New Community Wellness Garden

by Rachel Moon, Coordinator of Learning & Interpretation

4/28/2022

Community Wellness Garden, horticulture, self-care, museum grounds, bees, Queen City Pollinator Project

Located near the Longworth Administrative Wing and across from the sculpture Isabella by Jaume Plensa, the garden boasts beautiful views of the Cincinnati skyline and was planted with community wellness in mind.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Magic of Magnets

by Conservation

7/1/2021

CAMConservation, textile conservation, textiles, hanbok, behind the scenes, magnets, museum mounts

Woman’s folk costume, 1900-1950, Korea, glazed linen; Gift of Mrs. Charles F. Mosher, 1966.1505ab

The Permanent Collection: Do You Know What Lives Here?

by Megan Nauer, Marketing & Communications Coordinator

1/24/2020

permanent collection, cincinnati art museum

You’ve probably seen the numbers: 67,000 artworks spanning 6,000 years. But do you know what really lives in the permanent collection at your Cincinnati Art Museum?

6 Museum Shop items that are (almost) too good to gift

by Kaitlyn Sharo

11/25/2019

museum shop, holiday shopping, artistic gifts, shopping, art books, unique gifts, art inspired gifts

The most wonderful time of the year can also be hectic and stressful, especially when it comes to finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

Unique treasures at great prices at Summer Sale

by Jill Dunne

7/15/2019

museum shop, summer sale, Jewelry, gifts

Save big at our annual Summer Sale now through July 21.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: The pieces come together!

by Conservation

5/2/2019

objects conservation, art conservation, museum conservation, japanese art, japanese tobacco box, behind the scenes, conservation

It is hard to imagine this arrangement of wooden fragments as a three-dimensional object, that’s why it has been in the conservation lab receiving some much needed attention.

Staff Picks: Rachel Ellison's CAM Favorites

by Rachel Ellison

1/22/2019

cincinnati art museum staff, inside look, CAM favorites, Staff Highlights

This blog series highlights the diverse personalities that make up the art museum’s staff.

Staff Picks: Erin Geideman's CAM Favorites

by Erin Geideman

7/26/2018

cincinnati art museum staff, inside look, CAM favorites, Staff Highlights

This blog series highlights the diverse personalities that make up the art museum’s staff.

Baby Tour: Flowers!

by Samantha Gaier

5/16/2016

Baby Tours, flowers, museum educators, visual stimulation, infants, art objects

Posted by: Samantha Gaier

Happy Birthday CAM!

by Sara Birkofer

5/17/2015

museum history, Cincinnati, Cincinnati history, architecture, archives

Posted By: Sara Birkofer