The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

Art lovers, you are in for a treat! The North Carolina Museum of Art has a fantastic new exhibit: “The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt.” Travel back in time to 17th-century Amsterdam and the Golden Age of Dutch Painting, where artists like Rembrandt, Aert de Gelder, and Jan Steen created timeless masterpieces.… Read More The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

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Venice and The Ottoman Empire: Exhibit at NCMA

The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh is currently hosting a captivating exhibit, “Venice and the Ottoman Empire,” which runs through January 5, 2025. Organized by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (The Venetian Civic Museums) and Museum Box, this groundbreaking exhibition delves into the intricate cultural and historical ties between two of the… Read More Venice and The Ottoman Empire: Exhibit at NCMA

Renaissance Wednesday: Italian Treasures at the North Carolina Museum of Art

We’re kicking off the first Renaissance Wednesday of 2024 with a visit to my local museum, The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh NC. The NCMA holds the claim to be the first state funded art museum in the United States The NCMA has a premier Italian Renaissance collection featuring master works from Giotto… Read More Renaissance Wednesday: Italian Treasures at the North Carolina Museum of Art

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Must-See Art Exhibits This Fall

“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” Victoria Erickson… Autumn is nature’s artistic palette is most striking – as the leaves turn from vivid bright greens to intense shades of burnt orange and the fields resemble golden amber…while it might still be 90 degrees in my… Read More Must-See Art Exhibits This Fall

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