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#AdoptAnObject: “French Girl” by Elizabeth Nourse
We are very excited to announce a new initiative at the McClung Museum: Adopt-an-Object. Adopt-an-Object program offers museum supporters a […]
#OnDisplay: Raffia Cloth
This week, we highlight some more material culture from the Kuba culture of today’s Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa […]
#OnDisplay: Sherbet Cup and Saucer
The Victorian dining table was loaded with flatware and china––a […]
#MuseumsAreNotNeutral: William Edmondson
The McClung Museum is lucky enough to have three works by Nashville artist, William Edmondson (1874–1951) all of which are […]
#SundaySongs: Mexicana Hermosa
One gem in our collection is Mexican Orchestra, a painting by Raoul Dufy. Dufy was a Fauvist—a movement which emphasized strong […]
#OnDisplay: Helmet (Mukenga) Mask
The first thing that’s striking about this mukenga mask is the beautiful use of color and texture, and the incredibly intricate […]
#OnDisplay: Peacock Panel
This week we profile the Peacock Panel #OnDisplay in our Decorative Arts gallery at the McClung Museum. The panel was […]
Things Organized Neatly
We recently shared the amazing work that our Collections Graduate Assistant, MFA student Erin Wohletz, completed recently. Her work making […]
#SundaySong: Rosa
Today’s #SundaySong has been on heavy rotation, especially during neighborhood walks and yoga sessions. Called Rosa, it’s by artist Rainer […]
#OnDisplay Profile: Murano Glass Elephant
Today we profile a blown glass elephant on view in the museum’s Decorative Arts gallery. The blue elephant is a […]