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Technical Drawings
Technical drawings provide detailed information and measurements for selected instruments in the Museum's collection, allowing scholars to better understand their construction and artisans an opportunity to create reproductions of them.
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A Missing Van Gogh Discovered
The MFA and the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, have discovered a painting by Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) underneath the artist's painting, Ravine, owned by the MFA.
Opening Schedule of Events
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, unveils in November its spectacular new wing for the Art of the Americas and the soaring glass-enclosed Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard, designed by Foster + Partners (London). Visitors attending the Museum's opening celebrations will be among the first to see the new spaces and enjoy festivities ranging from a black-tie gala and stylish dance party, to special events for members and free Community Days.
Launch includes debut of audio tours using Knisper software to improve clarity for all users, especially those with hearing loss BOSTON (October 5…
Selected List of Exhibitions Organized by Sylvester Koehler
1881, April 11–May 9, “Exhibition of American Etchings,” MFA Boston. 1882, “Louis Prang and Co. Lithographic Prints and Tools,” United States National…
Selected Bibliography of Sylvester Koehler
Bezold, Wilhelm von. The Theory of Color in Its Relation to Art and Art-Industry . Translated by Sylvester Rosa Koehler. Boston: Louis Prang & Co…
Jell-O’s presence in contemporary art is an extension of its visual and cultural history. Since its invention in 1897 the cheap yet luxurious pantry…
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, exhibition inspired by travel made possible by SMFA at Tufts Traveling Fellowship BOSTON (September 26, 2023)…
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Appoints Pierre Terjanian as Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Conservation
BOSTON (September 27, 2023)— The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), announced today the appointment of Pierre Terjanian as Chief of Curatorial Affairs…