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The last time we visited the Neighborhood Circulating Exhibitions, we looked at a textile show based on European crafts. Today, we’ll consider another textile exhibition, now featuring works from East Asia: Oriental Textiles. Note: English terminology for Asian countries and cultures has changed since the 1930s. Some words commonly used then have become outdated or… Continue reading Exhibition of the Month: Oriental Textiles

A few months ago, we looked at an ancient Egyptian exhibit the Metropolitan Museum circulated throughout New York City. Today, we’ll consider another Egyptian show. This time, the VMFA is the exhibit’s organizer, and rather than circulate throughout one city, it’s traveling an entire state. Let’s check out Art from Ancient Egypt! Historical Background Art… Continue reading Exhibition of the Month: Art from Ancient Egypt

We’ve arrived at a new year, and with that comes a new cycle of monthly exhibition posts. Today, let’s circle back to the Neighborhood Circulating Exhibitions by taking a look at European Textiles and Costume Figures. Historical Background European Textiles started out as half of the exhibition Arms and Armor, Textiles, and Costume Dolls: An… Continue reading Exhibition of the Month: European Textiles and Costume Figures

When I introduced the VMFA Artmobile’s exhibitions back in September, I opened with its third show on Italian Renaissance art. I had no reason for doing this other than the unexpected. I thought it would have been too cliche to open with the first show. Regardless of whether that was a good reason, let’s go… Continue reading Exhibition of the Month: Little Dutch Masters