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The Power of Memory by Kirsten Campbell, LSU MOA Grad Assistant

June 14, 2021 in Exhibition

Radcliffe Bailey’s works are a wonder to view in person. A storyteller, Bailey layers and assembles symbols, photographs, motifs, and text to build a narrative network between his personal history, memory, and identity to that of the African Diaspora. Read this blog post by LSU MOA Graduate Assistant Kirsten Campbell about Radcliffe Bailey’s Far Beyond the Valley, now on view in Collection Spotlight: Recent Acquisitions by Black Artists until September 26, 2021 at LSU MOA.

Bisque works featured are unfinished ceramic works used for teaching purposes. (left to right) sauce boat by Jen Allen; mug by John Gill; head by Kensuke Yamada; handled vase by John Gill; teapot by Mike Jabbur; caged vessel by Jen Allen; rabbit by Joe Bova; pitcher by Jen Allen; cup and saucer by Lisa Orr; upside-down head by Kensuke Yamada; white mug by Lauren Gallaspy; cup by Doug Peltzman

The Boneyard: The Ceramics Teaching Collection opens July 8 at LSU Museum of Art

June 02, 2021 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

LSU Museum of Art (LSU MOA) in Baton Rouge, LA is pleased to open on July 8, 2021, The Boneyard: The Ceramics Teaching Collection presenting the energy and legacy of ceramics demonstrations through bisqueware. This exhibition is a collaboration between LSU Museum of Art and LSU School of Art. Read the full press release to learn more.

Andrea Gill (American, b. 1948), Tall Vase, 1991, earthenware, Promised Gift of E. John Bullard

Charles Smith (American, b. 1949), Acorn Vase, 2016, stoneware; Promised Gift of E. John Bullard

Kurt Weiser (American, b. 1950), Pair of Yunomi: Faces and Pots, 2012, porcelain; Promised Gift of E. John Bullard

Lisa Orr (American, b. 1960), Large Rabbit Bowl, 2018, polychrome glazed earthenware; Promised Gift of E. John Bullard

Paul Soldner (American, 1921–2011), Pedestal Piece from Kimono series, 1982, unglazed Raku fired earthenware; Promised Gift of E. John Bullard

Peter Voulkos (American, 1924–2002), Chimney Pot, 1964, glazed stoneware; Promised Gift of E. John Bullard

Roberto Lugo (American, b. 1981), Covered Jar: Theaster Gates and Jesse Williams Portraits, 2016, porcelain; Promised Gift of E. John Bullard

William Brouillard ( American, b. 1947), Machine Age Analog Icon Charger, 2015, earthenware; Promised Gift of E. John Bullard

Form & Fire: American Studio Ceramics from the E. John Bullard Collection opens July 8 at LSU Museum of Art

June 02, 2021 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

LSU Museum of Art (LSU MOA) in Baton Rouge, LA is pleased to open on July 8, 2021, Form & Fire: American Studio Ceramics from the E. John Bullard Collection, featuring a group of over 100 American studio ceramic works on long-term loan and are a promised gift by bequest to the LSU Museum of Art from E. John Bullard. Read the full press release to learn more.

Woodshop News covers The Art of Seating at LSU MOA

May 28, 2021 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

Woodshop News covers The Art of Seating: Two Hundred Years of American Design in this feature.

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A Look at Recent LSU MOA Conservation Projects

May 06, 2021 in Exhibition

As museum professionals, a huge part of our jobs are to make exhibits look seamless, effortless, and as perfect as possible. Behind the scenes though works with damage are conserved by professional conservators. Check out this blog post written by LSU MOA Registrar Olivia Peltier to learn about two recent acquisitions restored and now on view in the galleries!

Frederick J. Brown (American, 1945–2012), Sarah, 1998, oil on linen, Promised gift of Arthur Roger, L2020.15

(detail): Frederick J. Brown (American, 1945–2012), Sarah, 1998, oil on linen, Promised gift of Arthur Roger, L2020.15

Closer Look: Frederick J. Brown's "Sarah" by LSU MOA Collections Intern Alaina Newell

May 05, 2021 in Exhibition

LSU MOA Collections Intern Alaina Newell takes a closer look at Frederick J. Brown's Sarah now on view in our Art in Louisiana Portrait Gallery.

Staff Picks: The Art of Seating

May 05, 2021 in Exhibition

Read LSU MOA Staff Picks for the exhibition The Art of Seating: Two Hundred Years of American Design. Which chairs inspire you? Let us know in the comment section at the bottom of this blog post.

NOW ON VIEW: Modernist Furniture Design and Sculpture at LSU MOA

April 23, 2021 in Exhibition, MOA in the news

In this blog post, LSU MOA Graduate Assistant Kirsten Campbell writes about examples of modernist furniture design from The Art of Seating and sculpture now on view at LSU MOA that show the differing ways in which modernism and biomorphism influenced various disciplines in art.

A Conversation with LSU MOA Graduate Assistant, Kirsten Campbell

April 06, 2021 in Exhibition, Education, Community programs

LSU MOA recently spoke with graduate assistant Kirsten Campbell, who is currently working towards a Doctor of Design in Cultural Preservation (DDes) at LSU. Campbell has been assisting LSU MOA Curatorial Team with many exhibition and collections projects. Check out this blog post to learn more!

LSU MOA Collection Chairs now on view in The Art of Seating

Chair Anatomy: From the LSU MOA Collection

April 05, 2021 in Exhibition

Learn more about chair anatomy of the Early Baroque, Late Baroque, Rococo / Chippendale, and Federal styles from LSU MOA chairs now on view in The Art of Seating exhibition.

A Day in the Life of the Arts: 2021 / inRegister

April 05, 2021 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

inRegister featured new acquisitions in LSU MOA Collections Storage click here to read

IMAGE: Madelyn Sneed-Grays, Two Strikes, 2020, oil on canvas, Gift of Winifred and Kevin Reilly

LSU Reveille covers Collection Spotlight: Recent Acquisitions by Black Artists exhibition

March 28, 2021 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

LSU Reveille covers Collection Spotlight: Recent Acquisitions by Black Artists exhibition at LSU MOA click here to read

Burnaway Interviews Artist Letitia Huckaby →

March 25, 2021 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

Burnaway interviews artist Letitia Huckaby about LSU MOA’s exhibition, Letitia Huckaby: This Same Dusty Road in this article. Click here to read.

BR Proud News: You will want to have a seat for LSU Museum of Art’s newest exhibit

March 19, 2021 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

BR Proud News covers The Art of Seating: Two Hundred Years of American Design in this feature.

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The Advocate Baton Rouge: Sitting pretty: New LSU Museum of Art exhibit looks at 200 years of American design in 'The Art of Seating'

March 19, 2021 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

The Advocate Baton Rouge covers The Art of Seating: Two Hundred Years of American Design in this feature.

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The Power of Memory by Kirsten Campbell, LSU MOA Grad Assistant

The Boneyard: The Ceramics Teaching Collection opens July 8 at LSU Museum of Art

Form & Fire: American Studio Ceramics from the E. John Bullard Collection opens July 8 at LSU Museum of Art

Woodshop News covers The Art of Seating at LSU MOA

A Look at Recent LSU MOA Conservation Projects

Closer Look: Frederick J. Brown's "Sarah" by LSU MOA Collections Intern Alaina Newell

Staff Picks: The Art of Seating

NOW ON VIEW: Modernist Furniture Design and Sculpture at LSU MOA

A Conversation with LSU MOA Graduate Assistant, Kirsten Campbell

Chair Anatomy: From the LSU MOA Collection

A Day in the Life of the Arts: 2021 / inRegister

LSU Reveille covers Collection Spotlight: Recent Acquisitions by Black Artists exhibition

Burnaway Interviews Artist Letitia Huckaby →

BR Proud News: You will want to have a seat for LSU Museum of Art’s newest exhibit

The Advocate Baton Rouge: Sitting pretty: New LSU Museum of Art exhibit looks at 200 years of American design in 'The Art of Seating'