Art

Making connections with art: The Haggerty acquisitions
Making connections with art

The Haggerty acquisitions

With the recent donation of 135 pieces, the Haggerty Museum of Art's permanent collection highlights the power of expression through works on paper.

On Stage 2/22-3/1 Riddle: What’s on your head and at Uihlein Hall?
On Stage 2/22-3/1 Riddle

What’s on your head and at Uihlein Hall?

"Hair," of course! Also this week: lots going on at UWM, a European soprano recital, "Murder at Howard Johnson's" and "10 Perfect" at Stritch University.

Mind Shattering: “Agristocracy” at RAM
Mind Shattering

“Agristocracy” at RAM

Consumption and consumer waste: Matt Eskuche's window installations at RAM invaded my head, then shattered like glass and cut through to what matters.

‘Wright’ or Wrong? “The Women” by T.C. Boyle

‘Wright’ or Wrong? “The Women” by T.C. Boyle

Morphine, sex and fires galore: The plot thickens as T.C. Boyle blends fact and fiction in this page-turner about the life and loves of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Hello, Frank Lloyd Wright

Hello, Frank Lloyd Wright

The Milwaukee Art Museum's Wright show points to the practical, sustainable qualities of America's most visionary architect.

“Standing Woman” a de facto football fan?

“Standing Woman” a de facto football fan?

Gaston Lachaise is now the Rodney Dangerfield of art (don’t get no respect). We're all excited for the Super Bowl, but enough is enough.

The Evolution of Revolution: “Freedom Riders” at UWM
The Evolution of Revolution

“Freedom Riders” at UWM

For some, February is just another month of early sunsets and bone-chilling temperatures. For others, it’s a time to consider our cultural heritage.

“Slow Start, Long Beginnings” at WPCA

“Slow Start, Long Beginnings” at WPCA

Artists Karin Haas, Jessica Steeber and Cassandra Smith team up in this languidly titled exhibition, opening Feb. 4 at Walker’s Point Center for the Arts.

Charles Allis at 100

Charles Allis at 100

The Charles Allis Museum celebrates 100 years with "Allis in Wonderland," a nine-month long exhibition extravaganza, beginning this Friday.

Open Call: Auditions and entries
Open Call

Auditions and entries

Update: RedLine seeks new artists in residence and submissions for one-act plays at the Pink Banana close Feb. 2

Now I really want the Packers to beat the Steelers

Now I really want the Packers to beat the Steelers

Because I really want the Milwaukee Art Museum to win that bet with Pittsburgh's Carnegie Museum of Art.

Ridiculous Art: A Q&A with Chad Edwards
Ridiculous Art

A Q&A with Chad Edwards

An "art show for people who don't like art shows" opens tonight. Curator Chad Edwards discusses the exhibition-and the art of not taking yourself too seriously.