Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA)

The Apprentice: An Evening with Jacques Pepin

webmaster@mfa.org — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST

Hailed by Julia Child as “the best chef in America,” Jacques Pépin is the author of more than twenty cookbooks and the star of ten PBS series. In this MFA lecture segment, he shares his views on cooking and art. (Dec 3, 2008)

Artists at the MFA: Rachel Whiteread

webmaster@mfa.org — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST

Leading British contemporary sculptor Rachel Whiteread discusses her artistic process and what led her to create "Place (Village)" featured in the exhibition "Rachel Whiteread," on view at the MFA Oct 15, 2008-Jan 25, 2009.

Behind the Scenes: Rachel Whiteread at the MFA

webmaster@mfa.org — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST

Go behind the scenes at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and see how this extraordinary exhibition came together. "Rachel Whiteread" features the work of one of Britain's leading contemporary sculptors. On view Oct 15, 2008-Jan 25, 2009.

Pink Illumination Ceremony for Breast Cancer Awareness

webmaster@mfa.org — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EST

Watch as the MFA is lit up in pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness. Elizabeth Hurley and Malcolm Rogers offer comments during the ceremony. The State Street Corporation Fenway Entrance will be illuminated in pink every night from October 4-10, 2008.

Interview with Mrs. Estrellita Karsh

webmaster@mfa.org — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:30:00 EST

Mrs. Estrellita Karsh, widow of renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002), talks about her husband's life and work in this video interview. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston from September 23, 2008 to January 19, 2009 for "Karsh 100: A Biography in Images," a visual biography of this twentieth-century legend.

Lions and Tigris and Bulls: A Family Guide to Assyria

webmaster@mfa.org — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:00:00 EST

Have you ever heard of Ashurbanipal or Sennacherib? They were Assyrian kings who lived nearly 3000 years ago in Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The Assyrians rode chariots into battle, hunted ferocious lions, and were protected by magical spirits. Explore this ancient civilization at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Visit "Art and Empire: Treasures from Assyria in the British Museum" on view through January 4, 2009. Go to mfa.org/assyria for information, and don’t forget to sign up for a mobile scavenger hunt for families!

Artists at the MFA: Liu Xiaodong

webmaster@mfa.org — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EST

In 2008, the MFA commissioned Liu Xiaodong to create a work for inclusion in the 2010 exhibition, “Fresh Ink: Ten Takes on Chinese Tradition.” The work comprises nine portraits of Boston-area high school students painted on one large scroll.

El Greco to Velazquez: Curator's Highlights

webmaster@mfa.org — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:11:00 -0500

Listen as Curator Ronni Baer takes you on a tour of this remarkable exhibition of Spanish art. Visit "El Greco to Velazquez: Art during the Reign of Philip III" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, until July 27, 2008.

El Greco to Velazquez: A Diversity of Style

webmaster@mfa.org — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:11:00 -0500

Spanish art of the first two decades of the 17th century is wildly diverse. El Greco and Velazquez serve as bookends to an era in which a range of artistic styles met and melded. Explore the exhibition, the artists, and the styles of Spanish art in the MFA's podcast, "El Greco to Velazquez: A Diversity of Style." Visit "El Greco to Velazquez: Art during the Reign of Philip III" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, until July 27, 2008.

Making Heroes

webmaster@mfa.org — Thu, 15 May 2008 2:45:33 -0500

Inspired by works in the MFA's collection, young visitors explored these themes in creating ceramic busts of their heroes. The MFA's Community Arts Initiative works with after-school programs and community organizations. Fri, May 16 - Sun, Aug 3, 2008

El Greco to Velazquez: Art during the Reign of Philip III

webmaster@mfa.org — Thu, 8 May 2008 9:45:33 -0500

This groundbreaking exhibition examines a fascinating period bracketed by the two giants of Spanish painting, El Greco and Velazquez. Discover the masterpieces of Philip III's court and the artists who flourished during his reign. Through July 27, 2008

Meet the Artist: Antonio Lopez Garcia

webmaster@mfa.org — Fri, 2 May 2008 2:45:33 -0500

"Most of my work comes about because something bursts into my life that moves me." Antonio Lopez Garcia is one of Spain's most revered contemporary artists, imbuing everyday subjects with an extraordinary and haunting character. In this personal interview with the artist, he reveals insights into how he chooses his subjects and what inspires his work. This exclusive interview is presented in conjunction with a historic retrospective on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston through July 27, 2008.

Conozca El Artista: Antonio Lopez Garcia (En Espanol)

webmaster@mfa.org — Tue, 13 May 2008 2:45:33 -0500

Podcast en espanol

Symbols of Power: Napoleon and the Art of the Empire Style, 1800-1815

webmaster@mfa.org — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:45:33 -0500

Named for the Napoleon’s Empire, the Empire style is one of the grandest, most opulent in the history of decorative arts. This exhibition examines how Napoleon appropriated emblems of power from classical antiquity linking his reign with those of the great civilizations of the past. Sunday, October 21, 2007 - Sunday, January 27, 2008

Drama and Desire: Japanese Paintings from the Floating World 1690-1850

webmaster@mfa.org — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:45:33 -0500

Masters of the ukiyo-e genre explored the daily activities of the city's inhabitants and detailed the stylish preoccupations of the "Floating World" - the theaters and the brothels. On view Aug 28-Dec 16, 2007.

Contemporary Outlook: German Photography + Japan

webmaster@mfa.org — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:45:33 -0500

Curator William Stover discusses "Contemporary Outlook: German Photography" and "Contemporary Outlook: Japan" - focused exhibitions, drawn mainly from the MFA collections, examining trends, ideas, and ways of looking at art and artists. Through FEB 10, 2008.

Edward Hopper

webmaster@mfa.org — Mon, 14 May 2007 10:45:33 -0500

Exhibition curator Carol Troyen describes Hopper’s work in this intriguing vodcast comparing sites in Gloucester, MA; Cape Elizabeth, ME; and Cape Cod, as they appeared in Edward Hopper’s paintings and as they look today. Created in conjunction with the exhibition “Edward Hopper,” on view at the MFA from May 6 through August 19, 2007.

A Brief History of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

webmaster@mfa.org — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 10:45:33 -0500

Featuring dozens of rarely seen photographic treasures from the Museum's archives, this vodcast provides a fascinating 8 minute tour of 140 years of MFA history.

Domains of Wonder: Masterworks of Indian Painting

webmaster@mfa.org — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 10:45:33 -0500

Curator Woodman Taylor offers an introduction to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's exhibition, "Domains of Wonder: Masterworks of Indian Painting." Enter the "Domains of Wonder" and explore how vibrant religious and cultural contexts informed the rich history of painting in India. From fourteenth-century paintings of Jain saints and religious manuscripts from Gujarat to vivid paintings from Rajasthan and the Punjab hills that relate stories of Hindu gods and court ceremonies of local rulers, "Domains of Wonder: Masterworks of Indian Painting" is a breathtaking visual survey of 123 master paintings and two bound illustrated manuscripts conveying the beliefs and values of the diverse regions of India. This exhibition places the artworks within traditional Indian systems of aesthetics, where viewing a painting inspires awe and wonder. "Domains of Wonder: Masterworks of Indian Painting" is organized by the San Diego Museum of Art.