Monster Movie, the third gallery of 'de la Torre Brothers: Upward Mobility,' blends ancient mythology with modern-day issues. Here, you'll encounter Coatzilla—an Aztec goddess turned vengeful force of nature, wreaking havoc on Mexico City as a response to environmental neglect. Standing against her is Mictlanteputin, a monstrous blend of corporate greed and political power, fueling destruction with relentless oil consumption. These epic battles, inspired by classic B-movies, challenge us to see ourselves as both the heroes and the monsters of our own stories. 🎥 Watch the full walkthrough with the de la Torre brothers on our YouTube channel. 🍿 Join us for a special screening of the original 'Godzilla' on Sunday as part of our 1954 Film Series. Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/geVfrvBp #McNay70
McNay Art Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
San Antonio, TX 3,473 followers
The McNay Art Museum engages a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts.
About us
Built by artist and educator Marion Koogler McNay in the 1920s, her Spanish Colonial Revival residence became the site of Texas’s first museum of modern art when the McNay opened in 1954. Today more than 150,000 visitors a year enjoy works by modern masters including Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. 23-acre, beautifully landscaped grounds include sculptures by Kiki Smith, Joel Shapiro, George Rickey, and Luis Jimenez Jr .The 45,000-square-foot Jane & Arthur Stieren Center for Exhibitions, designed by internationally renowned French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, features three major exhibitions annually. For seventy years, the McNay has enchanted visitors with its art, architecture, and ambiance. The museum offers rich and varied exhibitions as well as rotating displays in the Main Collection Galleries from the 20,000 works in the collection, while 45,000 adults, teachers, students, and families take advantage of a variety of education programs and innovative educational resources. Hours Tuesday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm; Thursday, 10 am–9 pm; Saturday, 10 am–5 pm; Sunday, noon–5 pm. The McNay is closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Admission to the McNay ranges from $10 to $15 (for adults) and $5 to $12 for (students, seniors and active military) depending on the exhibitions and galleries on view. Admission is FREE for McNay members and children 12 and under. Please visit www.mcnayart.org for current admission prices. Entrance to Main Collection Galleries is FREE on H-E-B Thursday Nights(4–9pm) and on AT&T First Sundays of the Month. During FREE times, an optional admission charge applies only for entrance to special exhibitions.
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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- 51-200 employees
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- San Antonio, TX
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- Nonprofit
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- 1954
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- Art Museum, Public Institution, Historic Site, art, community center, Painting, Sculpture, Print Works, Museum Education, Photography, Special Events, and Weddings
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6000 N New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209, US
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Celebrating #NationalDogDay with a throwback to 1930! 🐾 Here’s Mrs. McNay’s beloved pup, captured in timeless etching. Image credit: Mary Bonner, 'Mrs. McNay's Dog,' 1930. Etching. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, Bequest of Marion Koogler McNay, 1950.328.2.
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Love, inspiration, and lens magic ✨📸 We're celebrating #WorldPhotographyDay with some stunning scenes captured at the McNay. From museum explorations to engagements, join the celebration of our 70th anniversary by sharing your favorite McNay moments through the years with #McNay70. Photos by @ linsphotogrxphy, brandi_morgan_photography, jonathanivyphoto, and mayaisabella.photography on Instagram.
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Our celebration of Xicanx Month continues with a spotlight on the dynamic work of Lawrence Colación. Colación's art bridges his bicultural upbringing, blending traditional Mexican and American pop culture icons. Featured here is a screenprint of his powerful drawing "Veterano," portraying a man with outstretched arms, symbolizing resilience and pride. With roots in the punk rock art genre, Colacion’s work is a vivid reflection of his Chicano experience, merging the past, present, and future. Image credit: Lawrence Colación, 'Veterano,' 1995. Screenprint. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, Gift of Harriett and Ricardo Romo, 2009.43. © Lawrence Colación
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Celebrate National Nonprofit Day by supporting the McNay! As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of our community to continue engaging a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts. There are many ways you can get involved: 1️⃣ Become a Member – Enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting our mission. 2️⃣ Attend Special Events – Join us at our Annual Luncheon, featuring Grammy Award-winning opera star Isabel Leonard, or take part in Collecting Texas, where you can help choose the newest addition to our collection. 3️⃣ Donate to the Excellence Fund – Your contribution directly impacts our exhibitions and educational programs. 4️⃣ Volunteer with Us – Share your love of art as a docent or teen art guide. Visit mcnayart.org to support the McNay today! 💙
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Congratulations to Lauren Thompson, Curator of Exhibitions at the McNay, on being named a 2024 Propel Program Fellow by the AAMC Foundation - Art Curators! Thompson is among 10 of the most esteemed mid-career curators selected from around the world. We look forward to seeing how this fellowship shapes her curatorial practices at the McNay and accelerates her career. "I am deeply honored to be included in the 2024 cohort for the Association of Art Museum Curators' Propel Program and look forward to contributing to and learning from this distinguished group of art museum professionals," said Thompson. Read more: https://lnkd.in/giUD76tv #McNayArtMusueum #curator
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On view now: American Landscapes 🏞️ This collection-based installation highlights the McNay’s American modernist watercolors, showcasing how artists have interpreted the vast and unique terrains of the United States. From the rugged Rockies to the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, experience how these landscapes shaped American Modernism and cultural identity. 'American Landscapes' is on view through November 24, 2024, in the Butt Paperworks Gallery. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gnTuCVbE — Image credits: [1] Helen Torr, 'Fall,' 1935. Oil on canvas. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, Gift of C. Thomas Wright, 2016.116. © Estate of Helen Torr, with the permission of John and Diane Rehm [2] Margaret Pace Willson, 'Riverside.' Watercolor on paper. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. R. B. Lewis from the collection of Ethel Eden Sibley, 1971.62. [3] Mark Rothko, 'Harbor Scene,' ca. 1929. Watercolor on paper. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, Gift of Jane and Arthur Stieren, 1998.8. © 1998 Kate Rothko Prizel & Christopher Rothko / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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Aspects of 'de la Torre brothers: Upward Mobility' take on the complex history of museums and the art of collecting. Hear how the artists weave themes of appropriation, history, and cultural heritage into the exhibition, which features Marion McNay's furniture and other symbols from our history. The brothers also discuss the significance of dedicating the exhibition to San Antonio native and Chicano art scholar, Tomás Ybarra Frausto. Watch the full walkthrough on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4aEd1qt #mcnay70 #artmuseums #chicanoart #latinxart #mixedmedia #installationart
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During her visit to San Antonio for the annual Macondo Writers Workshop, the incredible Sandra Cisneros made a stop at the McNay for a deep dive into 'de la Torre Brothers: Upward Mobility.' A longtime fan of the brothers' work and the Museum, Cisneros will feature this visit in her upcoming documentary—a poignant look at the most significant people and places that shaped her life and work. Many thanks to Cisneros and her crew, Soco Aguilar, Pedro Félix Aguilar, Noah Ritter, for shining a light on our work in this much-anticipated film. #mcnayartmuseum #sandracisneros #documentary #sanantonio
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