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This year, Ramadan begins on April 23. Muslims will fast, pray, spend time with loved ones, and focus on appreciating all that God provides. They will…
Issue: Art for This Moment
Treatment of Jules Chéret Poster
French artist Jules Chéret (1836–1932) was considered by many to be the most successful poster designer of his day. An innovator of graphic design, he…
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…
Thank you for your offer of a gift of art to the MFA! So that our team and curators can review your offer, please provide us with information about…
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…
Everything you need to know as a college student interested in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Calling all students in the Boston area! New to Boston…
MFA Boston Welcomes College Community Back to School with Free Days for "Fabric of a Nation"
Offerings this fall include expanded educator workshops and panel discussion on museum careers In a special offer to University Members this fall, the…
Corn Husk Weaving
Corn husk is used by tribal artists for baskets, mats, braided rugs, and even braided shoes and sandals.
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