Author: Paitra Daniels
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5 Art Styles you should know more about
In the world there exists over 75 different art styles—just limited to paintings. The nature of this list will cater to paintings from five underrated art styles that deserve more attention-whether it be to its history or aesthetic to uncover what exactly the artists of these styles and time were trying convey within a single…
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The Language of Art: A sitdown with the PR Director of the JSMA
Together in her office, I sat with Debbie Williamson-Smith, former Eugene “Slug Queen”, as she recanted her start as a PR practitioner. “I kind of fell into public relations, I’d always imagined myself as an actress or first-grade teacher. It wasn’t until I saw the job posting for the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art that…
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7 Films at the top of my Must-Watch List
Upon research of hlms that feature beautiful museums as the setting, I’ve encountered a number of intriguing tales I haven’t seen before. As life imitates art, art often imitates life as well. The consumption of films, books, and shows feed into the art-life cycle, sustaining it for centuries. Here are the standouts I’ll be watching…
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Top 5 Films that have Iconic moments in Iconic Museums
Some of the most famous architectural structures in the world are museums—from the white steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Arts to the iridescent glass pyramid of the Louvre. These buildings have grown so iconic that upon recognition, publics may associate them with a certain level of refinement and history. This sense of branding from some of the most illustrious museums in the world elevates films…
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A Day in Chicago’s Gem
During winter 2023, I visited The Art Institute of Chicago. I was greeted by two massive green lions outside the steps, then into a tall grand foyer. To my right was a beautifully overpriced gift shop and to the left, a pay to enter exhibition sectioned off to hide the Picassos’ hidden behind a $50…
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Separating Art from Ethics? An analysis of the Partnership between BP and the British Museum
On December 19, 2023, the British Museum announced that British Petroleum, the energy empire, would aid in funding the Museum’s redevelopment plan estimated to cost £1bn. Their £50 million donation marks the largest ever single-donation to the UK’s cultural sector. The British museum claims the “scale, complexity and importance” of the masterplan, “means it will…
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A Day in the Freak Show
Off the corner of Thurman and Northwest 23rd street in Portland, OR lies the Freakybuttrue Peculiarium. A peculiarium is a type of art gallery that houses pieces that don’t fit into contemporary aesthetics-an anti-museum. Freakybuttrue is best described as a cross between horror and sci-fi film set nostalgia. Ran by Lisa and Mike Freeman, they…
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The First Monday in May: The Met Gala
Fashion is often the signifying mark of a decade’s history. That is why clothing and jewelry items are staples in museums, as the conservation and preservation of fashion piece together a narrative of the people that once lived their life in those garments. The Met Ball was founded in 1948 by fashion publicist, Eleanor Lambert,…
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A Eugene Jewel: The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon is a leading Pacific Northwest museum known for its historic and contemporary art exhibitions and collections. It opened its doors over 90 years ago and was designed by Ellis F. Lawrence, UO dean of Architecture & Allied Arts at the time. The museum was…
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Restitution, Provenance, and Apologia: A Case Study of the Repatriation Practices of The Met
Vital Terms Repatriation is the return of someone or something to their own country. Provenance is a record of ownership of a work of art or an antique, used as a guide to authenticity or quality. Restitution is the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner. Apologia is a formal communication defense…
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