Frederick Layton

Layton Boulevard Has Overlooked History

Once the city’s western boundary with homes for wealthy, the area later added Frank Lloyd Wright homes.

MIAD fall gallery exhibitions & events announced

Local Unions Confront The Wealthy

It's all about the wealth gap for workers at Colectivo and Milwaukee Art Museum.

A World of Self-Portraits

New show at The Warehouse offers works by many big-name international artists. A must see.

39 Artists. Not a Barn in Sight

Yes, it’s the Wisconsin Biennial. But don’t expect cornfields and cows.

The Mother Of All Beauty

“Ossurary” is a show about death and life, bones and burial. You may never see a show like it.

Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel Presents New Fall Exhibitions to Explore and Discover

Featured artists include Michelle Grabner, Lois Bielefeld, Kim Faler, Ben Balcom and Ray Chi; MOWA / DTN presents Sound / Asleep

The Sheer Beauty of Bouguereau

America’s Gilded Age loved the French artist’s paintings. A Milwaukee Art Museum show considers them anew.

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

MIAD show features women artists from many countries bridging cultures and colors.

The Two Streets Named Layton

Meat packer and philanthropist Frederick Layton was so beloved he was honored twice.

Mystery Around Painting Attributed to John Constable Solved With Conservation and Research at Milwaukee Art Museum

‘Constable? A Landscape Rediscovered’ gives visitors a peek at the behind-the-scenes investigations into artworks Museum professionals regularly conduct

New exhibition at MIAD aims to foster empathy in current divisive social and political climate

MIAD's galleries are free and open to the public, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Two MIAD Exhibitions Open October 20

Chair5, An Interactive Exploration with the Chipstone Foundation, and FANTASTIC: Four Contemporary Illustration Artists

Private Collections of the Wealthy

"Milwaukee Collects" at Milwaukee Art Museum offers great works by local collectors.

Milwaukee Art Museum Opens New Exhibitions to Engage Visitors this Winter

From a contemporary site-specific installation, to photographs and videos of New York City street life, to icons from the Layton Art Collection, there’s an abundance of art to explore

Just the Facts – New exhibit at MIAD

The Opening Reception of Just the Facts is Winter Gallery Night, Friday, January 20, 5 – 9 p.m.

Cudahy’s Packed Avenues

Some cities name their streets after states or even wines, but Cudahy took a meatier approach.

Milwaukee Art Museum Unveils New Addition

Glassy new addition to museum also creates more exhibition space. Here's a tour.

The History of Plankinton Avenue

Once West Water St., it’s pretty short but long on history.