On Display
#OnDisplay: Vase by Sophie L’Eplattenier
One thing that was helpful about last year’s extended closure of the museum is that it gave our curators time […]
#OnDisplay: Teresita Naranjo
Terestia Naranjo (Apple Blossom – Bay-Po-Vi) was born in the Santa Clara Pueblo of New Mexico in 1919 and died […]
#SendAPostcard Project
During this time of physical distancing and closed doors, we wanted to provide a way for people to connect with […]
#OnDisplay: Raffia Cloth
This week, we highlight some more material culture from the Kuba culture of today’s Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa […]
On Display: To Marry by Elizabeth Catlett
In early 2021, the McClung Museum will debut a temporary exhibition called Women’s Work, guest curated by Emma Grace Thompson. […]
#OnDisplay: Sherbet Cup and Saucer
The Victorian dining table was loaded with flatware and china––a […]
#OnDisplay: William Edmondson
The McClung Museum is lucky enough to have three works by Nashville artist, William Edmondson (1874–1951) all of which are […]
#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 […]
#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 […]