Saint Louis Art Museum

"In the SLAM gallery, these tickets drape over the concrete coffered ceilings like pieces of candy or jewelry, reminiscent of Rumpelstiltskin’s magical golden threads. Their beauty-queen glimmer teases viewers from a distance to take a closer look." Read more about artist Tamara Johnson's work "Tickets" on our 1 Fine Arts Blog, linked below. Currents 123: Tamara Johnson is on view until September 22. https://lnkd.in/gUTW4nSp

Pets are a common part of many peoples’ lives. They appear frequently in SLAM’s holdings: playing and napping in works by professional and amateur artists alike. Read our latest 1 Fine Arts Blog post to see how people have immortalized their furry friends in works dating back to the 1800s. Linked below. https://lnkd.in/gY39GZ6Y

In 1943, the Saint Louis Art Museum, then called the City Art Museum of St. Louis, received 256 prints, drawings, watercolors, and paintings made under the Federal Art Project, which put over 10,000 artists to work during the Great Depression. SLAM's latest exhibition, The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943, showcases a selection of those works from the Museum’s collection, including some that have rarely or never before been on view. Exhibition cocurators Clare Kobasa, associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs, and Amy Torbert, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Associate Curator of American Art, have answered questions about the free exhibition, which is on view through April 13, 2025. Read more on our 1 Fine Arts Blog at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gu7j2xgN

If Todd McClain does his job well, his work is nearly invisible. McClain is a mount maker, which means he designs and fabricates the support structures, typically made of metal, that hold art objects in place in a display. Read more about McClain and his work at the Museum on our latest 1 Fine Arts Blog post, linked below. https://bit.ly/3yvnWWa

American sculptor George Thomas Brewster (1862–1943) and Italian American sculptor Orazio Piccirilli (1872–1954) created more than 20 limestone portraits at the request of architect Cass Gilbert to adorn the upper exterior of the Palace of Fine Arts for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Portraying architects, painters, and sculptors, 22 limestone medallions line the Museum’s east, west, and north facades. Read more about these medallions on our 1 Fine Arts Blog, linked below. https://lnkd.in/gyXC5-Tb

Today marks the start of the 2024 Summer Olympics! The Summer Olympic Games aren’t the only place where gold, silver, and bronze shine. Much like the coveted medals awarded to the world’s top athletes, SLAM has its own collection of these precious metals.   Learn more about these collection objects in our latest 1 Fine Arts Blog post written by Brenna Coleman, SLAM's 2024 summer marketing and communications intern. https://lnkd.in/gAZEtJin

We’re grateful for our Corporate Partner Program (CPP) member companies, and look forward to celebrating with them on July 28th at our Summer CPP Day!   CPP member companies support SLAM programs while extending benefits to their employees and elevating their brand.   SLAM invites all Corporate Partner employees to attend their upcoming CPP Day on Sunday, July 28th, from 10 am to 3 pm.   Company employees can bring up to 5 additional friends and family members and enjoy: -Free entry to the ticketed exhibition, Art and Imagination (This exhibition features bilingual English/Spanish text and audio guide) -Art-making activities starting at 1 pm, family tours at 2:30 pm -Jazz St. Louis concert at 1:30 pm -Complimentary beverages at the Museum Cafe, and -Discounts at the Museum Shops and on SLAM memberships! Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Space is limited. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gaZFv8fQ

Four prints from the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection were added to the travelling exhibition Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500–1800: Highlights from LACMA’s Collection, on view through September 1. When SLAM curators were preparing for the exhibition’s arrival, they were pleasantly surprised to discover related prints in the Museum’s collection. Read more about these four Flemish prints on our 1 Fine Arts Blog, linked below. https://lnkd.in/gCvg_p2P

SLAM has appointed Jorge Rivas as the inaugural Emily Rauh Pulitzer Deputy Director and Chief Curator. In this new role, Jorge will oversee the curatorial, collection, and exhibition departments. As one of his first priorities, Jorge will develop and lead a master plan for the Museum’s collection that will identify new areas for art collection and presentation, and engage a new generation of visitors. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Jorge Rivas Perez, Ph. D.! To learn more about Jorge, please visit the link below: https://bit.ly/3zVI2th

Art of the 1960s was defined by a wide range of artistic expression. With bold colors and geometric patterns, artists of the period subversively challenged the conventional function and form of art. A new installation in the Museum’s contemporary galleries highlights the innovative art movements in the 1960s, with a particular focus on Minimalism and Op Art. Learn more about this installation on our latest 1 Fine Arts Blog post at the link below.] https://lnkd.in/evJ8H_CX