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In the fall of 2019, conservators in the Deknatel Paper Lab began treatment of an exquisite Judaica papercut , a gift from the Charles and Lynn…
Introduction to the Judaica Papercut Conservation Project
Papercutting has a long history in Jewish culture and is still practiced today. It is often used to decorate blessings, prayers, and ritual texts…
Guide to Searching the Collections
The MFA collections encompass about 500,000 works of art. This guide is to help you find what you’re looking for—whether a specific artwork or a…
In 1903, at the height of the worldwide craze for postcards, the Eastman Kodak Company unveiled a new product: the postcard camera. The device exposed…
Member Cards: Frequently Asked Questions
Digital Member Cards Digital MFA member cards, a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to plastic cards, can be downloaded to a smartphone’s Wallet…
Leadership
Director’s Senior Team Matthew Teitelbaum, Ann and Graham Gund Director Emily Blumenthal, Chief of Staff Cameran Mason, Chief of External Relations…
As we find ourselves in a recent wave of anti-Asian hate sweeping the nation—mourning the victims of the March 2021 shootings in Atlanta, hearts…
Issue: Art for This Moment
Have I always loved small things? I’ve asked myself that question many times over the past few years as my obsession with all things miniature has…
Issue: Art for This Moment
“Stories and objects share something, a patina. . . . Perhaps a patina is a process of rubbing back so that the essential is revealed. . . . But it…
Issue: Art for This Moment
Celebrating a landmark gift of Chinese art 翁氏家藏精品展·第三期:奇石拙趣 In China, rocks in their natural form are objects of great aesthetic appreciation. As far…