by Leandra Velez | Nov 7, 2014 | 2014, archive
This may seem like Los Angeles County Museum won the lottery, and they kind of did along with the LA public, yet there was work behind it. Approaching him, working out the plans and timing, pushing forward with new building construction as required by the terms of the...
by Leandra Velez | Oct 15, 2014 | 2014, archive
http://museumstudies.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/4117099.mp4 This short video is a great look into old Newport. It may come as a shock to some how different Newport functioned in terms of transportation and culture in the 1920’s. Check out locations such as...
by Leandra Velez | Oct 13, 2014 | 2014, archive
MUSE students visited this exhibition at Newport Art Museum recently. It serves as a valuable insight into the potential for the MUSE show, curated by the students this December. The diversity of Networks is very much akin to that of the MUSE Exhibition. One of the...
by Leandra Velez | Oct 8, 2014 | 2014, archive
We can say what most things are used for without much trouble, but what about art? If you scratch your head of feel vague and uncomfortable answering this question, take a look at this animated video by philosopher Alain de Botton, who will give you five actual things...
by Leandra Velez | Oct 7, 2014 | 2014, archive
Creating a large or ambitions exhibition requires diplomacy and a good pitch to convince owners and other museums to loan their priceless art works. Often, there are stories to tell about the discussions and negotiations behind the scenes that lead up to a big museum...
by Leandra Velez | Sep 24, 2014 | 2014, archive
Portsmouth High School MUSE students visited The Meeting Room today. An art installation by Maya Lin in Newport’s Queen Anne Square, the public park with original structure sites represented by stone foundations has multiple aspects: site specific art, public...
