Mango Tree Unlocks the Identity of an Indian Goddess
Written by Dr. Katherine Anne Paul, The Virginia and William M. Spencer III Curator of Asian Art In preparation for the upcoming Eivor and Alston Callahan Asian Art Lecture on […]
Spotlight on the Collection
Besides its unbeatable lineup of special exhibitions, the BMA has one of the finest permanent collections in the Southeast. With more than 24,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, videos, and decorative arts, the collection spans more than 4000 years and represents cultures from around the globe. Now, discover your Museum with the Spotlight on the Collection series. Experience the spotlight work in the galleries with an ArtBreak or Slow Art Sunday, like us on Facebook to learn more, or join the conversation below to tell us what you think about these artworks!
John Flaxman
BMA Librarian Laura Woodard shares information about one of the many rare books found in the library's collection.
Adoration of the Shepherds
In this month's Spotlight on the Collection, Curator of European Art Robert Schindler explores a rare painting by Dutch artist Bartholomeus Breenbergh.
Kabuki Portrait
When this print was put on view, the Kabuki actors were not yet identified. Now their history can be told. Written by Dr. Katherine Anne Paul, The Virginia and William […]
Corn Maiden
Emily Hanna, Curator of the Arts of Africa and the Americas, highlights a recent acquisition for this month's Spotlight on the Collection.
Tod, Frau und Kind (Death, Woman and Child)
This month's Spotlight on the Collection features artist Käthe Kollwitz’s "Tod, Frau und Kind (Death, Woman and Child)," an arresting and disturbing image.
Trapezium Altar
Beverly Pepper’s Trapezium Altar (1985-1986) stands in the Upper Plaza of the Museum like a shrine to an ancient god—or perhaps like a giant tuning fork, or even a rusty tool.
The Farmers
Joan Bankemper's The Farmers is a feat of ceramic sculpture that tells a colorful story of nature and the healing power of the land.
The First Decade of Le Matin, temps brumeux, Pourville
Provenance is an artwork’s history of ownership from its creation to the present. More than a list of names, provenance reveals the intricate history of an object and how a […]
Saraswati
Written by Angela May, Associate Director of Learning and Engagement How do you depict a goddess so loved and revered that she is worshipped by Hindus, Jains, and even some […]
Ibeji Figure
This figure represents a person who was a twin, or ibeji. Nigeria has the highest rates of twinning in the world— around four times higher than the global average. Among […]
The Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan
Lucas van Leyden (born 1489 or 1494 – died 1533) is a celebrated figure within the history of printmaking. On loan currently to the BMA is his engraving entitled The […]