Category: Art on the Go
What’s in a Label?
Ever wonder what information is included in a museum label? In this post, we’ll dissect the different parts of an object’s label to see what they can reveal about the artwork.
Research Mysteries from Quarantine: Part 1
By Jeff Katzin, Curatorial Fellow COVID-19 has disrupted human life on every level, and museums are no exception. During these strange and difficult times, Akron Art Museum staff have ably adapted to all sorts of new roles while working remotely. One of our highest priorities has been to stay connected with our community, even if social distancing means that we have to lean on our online presence more than our physical galleries. To this end, we’ve rolled out a new website, debuted a podcast, sent
5 People on Your Zoom Call
Here, we take a look at what your work video call might look like if your co-workers were artworks from the museum’s collection.
Fashion Finds
Take a moment to envision yourself at a packed, celebrity-filled fashion show.
Objects to Be Destroyed
The artists in Objects to be Destroyed use unusual materials to create their works of art. They incorporate natural matter or manufactured products directly into their sculptures, assemblages, photographs or video.
What’s Your Social Isolation Mood?
Social isolation has brought out so many emotions, often at the same time. Our photography collection might help you track your emotions.
Cooking with the Collection: Claes Oldenburg
This regular series uses the Akron Art Museum’s collection as a source for inspiration for meals to cook at home. Links to recipes at the end of the post. Most visitors to the Akron Art Museum experience Claes Oldenburg’s work. He, with his wife Coosje van Bruggen, were the creators of Inverted Q, the large painted concrete sculpture occupying an honored position at the front door. While the keen observer might pick out the shape of the letter Q on first glance, this large form feels
Social Isolation Haircuts
This tour of the collection offers some suggestions for haircuts.
Cooking with the Collection: Cindy Sherman
This recipe is fairly easy, though Sherman warns, “This step is more complicated to explain than it is to execute.”
Springtime Tour
In celebration of Earth Day this week, we’re focusing a tour on works that celebrate spring.
