This #WorldPhotographyDay, we're celebrating 100 years of photography at the MFA! In 1924, the Museum received a major gift of 27 photographs from the artist #AlfredStieglitz—a landmark donation that made the MFA one of the first major American art museums to collect photographs as fine art, placing the institution at the forefront of photography collecting in the United States. Over the century, the collection has grown and been transformed, thanks to collectors, donors, curators, and artists. All photographs by Alfred Stieglitz (American, 1864–1946): 📷: "Georgia O'Keeffe: A Portrait (14)" (1923), photograph, gelatin silver print 📷: "Dancing Trees" (1922), photograph, palladium print, artist-applied coating 📷: "Dorothy True" (1919), photograph, gelatin silver print, artist-applied coating 📷: "Songs of the Sky in Five Pictures (No. 3)" (1923), photograph, gelatin silver print 📷: "From the Back Window—"291" (1)" (1915), photograph, platinum print, artist-applied coating
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The MFA is open. Open to new ideas that broaden our perspectives. Open to every visitor, from the curious to the lifelong learner. Open to new possibilities discovered through art. Showcasing ancient artistry and modern masterpieces, local legends and global visionaries, our renowned collection of nearly 500,000 works tells the story of the human experience—a story that holds unique meaning for everyone. We welcome diverse perspectives, both within the artwork and among our visitors. Where many worldviews meet, new ways of seeing, thinking, and understanding emerge. The conversations we inspire bring people together—revealing connections, exploring differences, and creating a community where all belong.
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On Wednesdays we look at watercolors! 🎨 You might know Rajiv Surendra from his iconic role as Kevin G in Mean Girls, but we know him as John Singer Sargent's biggest fan. 📺 Check out Rajiv's YouTube channel to hear about his visit to our Morse Study Room: http://ms.spr.ly/6043lq9Ct
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Do you know the story behind the Phryges, the mascots of the 2024 Paris Olympics? 🤔 Phryges, or soft, pointed caps, have symbolized freedom across time and cultures. The ancient Romans adopted them from the ancient Phrygians who lived in what is now Turkey and wore them to distinguish free men from the enslaved. Centuries later, the cap became popular during the French Revolution, when it was called the “bonnet rouge,” worn by revolutionaries and depicted atop or held by female personifications of Liberty. It was then revived during the American Revolution and used in American art and coins in the early 19th century. Many examples can be found across the Museum, including this one in our Art of the Americas Wing!
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We're excited to announce the appointment of Jared Katz as Pappalardo Curator of Musical Instruments! He currently serves as Associate Curator of the Americas and Africa and Assistant Professor of the Practice at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame. Katz will assume his new role at the MFA on September 9, taking the lead in shaping the vision for the Museum’s collection of 1,300 musical instruments from around the world, which ranges from ancient times to the late 20th century. “I am delighted to be joining the staff at the MFA as the Pappalardo Curator of Musical Instruments. I am passionate about using music and musical instruments to celebrate a wide array of cultures throughout time,” said Katz. “I have found that music, as a highly relatable topic, is a wonderful lens to explore the lived experiences and stories of people who are separated by time, distance or other factors in order to grow empathy in community. I look forward to continuing this work at the MFA.”
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"The first major exhibition in the West to focus on the rise of South Korean pop culture, Hallyu! shows how South Korea went from being one of the poorest countries in the world to a global cultural and economic powerhouse." 📰 Read more in Forbes about our special exhibition "Hallyu! The Korean Wave," which is only on view through July 28! http://ms.spr.ly/6042lntN4
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We were honored to welcome the Korean American Citizens League of New England (KACL) for a special visit to "Hallyu! The Korean Wave" before the exhibition closes on July 28! KACL and members of the larger Korean American community in the Boston area gathered for a special moment dressed in traditional Hanbok ❤️ © 2024 Chihuly Studio / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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📣 Calling all college students! Ever wondered what it's like to work at a museum? Through the MFA Pathways internship program, you can explore your passions and gain hands-on training from amazing mentors—and get paid to do it. Applications are now open for this fall! We're hosting a virtual info session on July 30 at 6 pm—tune in to ask questions, meet past and current Pathways interns, and learn more about the program: http://ms.spr.ly/6044lRRms
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We're excited to announce two staff appointments in our Department of Contemporary Art! Carmen Hermo has been named the Lorraine and Alan Bressler Curator of Contemporary Art. Carmen joins us from the Brooklyn Museum’s Center for Feminist Art, where she is Associate Curator. Claire Howard has been named the Hansjörg Wyss Curator of Modern Art. Claire comes to the MFA from the University of Texas at Austin's Blanton Museum of Art, where is Associate Curator, Collections and Exhibitions. Under the direction of Ian Alteveer, Beal Family Chair, both curators will be in dialogue with a growing department focused on the art of the mid-20th century to the present in a global context, including painting, sculpture, time-based media and performance. We look forward to welcoming Carmen and Claire to the MFA in September! 📷: Carmen Hermo by Paul John, 2024
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Edwin Holgate was one of Canada’s leading artists in the 1920s and 1930s. Among Holgate’s most celebrated works are his prints. Although modest in number—he made just over 60, almost all in the decade after 1922—they are brilliant examples of the early 20th-century revival of woodblock printing. Today, he is recognized as one of Canada’s finest printmakers. In October 2023, the MFA received a significant gift of work by Holgate from Leonard and Ellen Milberg in loving memory of their son, David Milberg. Holgate’s prints are rare, and this gift of 38 prints provides the Museum with the largest and most important representation of his work outside of Canada. See a selection of them on view now! 🎨: Edwin Holgate (Canadian, 1892–1977), "Reading" (about 1931)
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Hello, Dalí 👋 The outlandish and iconoclastic artist Salvador Dalí is famous for his bizarre imagery, eccentric behavior and unparalleled technical skill. The renowned Surrealist was also, however, deeply rooted in tradition. He revered his artistic predecessors—among them Dürer, Raphael, El Greco, Vermeer and above all Velázquez. Now open, our first-ever exhibition of the artist's work juxtaposes nearly 30 paintings and prints on loan from The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, with European masterpieces from the MFA’s collection: http://ms.spr.ly/6048lGVcu “Dalí: Disruption and Devotion” is included with general admission! Photo by Reporters Associés/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
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