Content referencing Frederick Layton
After The Election Is Over
Shows about immigrants, horses and local art history might help you see beyond our divisions.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Annie Raab
Layton Boulevard Has Overlooked History
Once the city’s western boundary with homes for wealthy, the area later added Frank Lloyd Wright homes.
Jul 23rd, 2023 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Local Unions Confront The Wealthy
It's all about the wealth gap for workers at Colectivo and Milwaukee Art Museum.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
A World of Self-Portraits
New show at The Warehouse offers works by many big-name international artists. A must see.
Sep 7th, 2020 by Rose Balistreri
39 Artists. Not a Barn in Sight
Yes, it’s the Wisconsin Biennial. But don’t expect cornfields and cows.
Mar 4th, 2020 by Rose Balistreri
The Mother Of All Beauty
“Ossurary” is a show about death and life, bones and burial. You may never see a show like it.
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Rose Balistreri
The Sheer Beauty of Bouguereau
America’s Gilded Age loved the French artist’s paintings. A Milwaukee Art Museum show considers them anew.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
MIAD show features women artists from many countries bridging cultures and colors.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Todd Mrozinski
The Two Streets Named Layton
Meat packer and philanthropist Frederick Layton was so beloved he was honored twice.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
Private Collections of the Wealthy
"Milwaukee Collects" at Milwaukee Art Museum offers great works by local collectors.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Cudahy’s Packed Avenues
Some cities name their streets after states or even wines, but Cudahy took a meatier approach.
Sep 29th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Milwaukee Art Museum Unveils New Addition
Glassy new addition to museum also creates more exhibition space. Here's a tour.
Nov 16th, 2015 by Graham Kilmer
The History of Plankinton Avenue
Once West Water St., it’s pretty short but long on history.
Aug 17th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
