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This episode highlights two 19th-century paintings from the Walters Art Museum’s collection, with introspectives from photographer and performer Chris Jay, and Jo Briggs, Jennie Walters Delano Curator of 18th- and 19th-Century Art. We also give flowers to the Walters Docent Program, sunsetting in Summer 2025. Finally, we speak with two longtime members of the Walters docent cohort about the impact of the program that’s been running for 50 years. Episode Segments 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Clearing Up–Coast of Sicily with Chris Jay 09:17 Springtime with Jo Briggs, Jennie Walters Delano Curator of 18th- and 19th-Century Art. 15:15 Giving flowers to the Walters Docent Program 29:20 Credits Related Links: Coffee with Chris podcast, Saturdays at noon Clearing Up–Coast of Sicily Springtime Plan your visit Follow us on our socials
This episode highlights If Books Could Kill, featuring Lynley Herbert, Robert and Nancy Hall Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts, Annette Ortiz-Miranda, Conservation Scientist, and Abigail Quandt, Head of Books & Paper Conservation. We’ll also learn more about Hearts for Art with Teresa Norman, Audience Insights Analyst. Episode Segments 00:00 Introduction 00:46 If Books Could Kill 03:52 Interview with Lynley Herbert, Annette Ortiz-Miranda, and Abigail Quandt 22:12 Hearts for Art 26:15 Credits Artworks & Exhibitions mentioned: If Books Could Kill Clothilde Missal Conservation Window Hearts for Art Activating the Renaissance Ethiopia at the Crossroads Bowl with Chrysanthemum Blossoms Across Asia: Arts of Asia and the Islamic World Plan your visit Follow us on our socials
This episode celebrates the Walters Art Museum’s 90th Anniversary and third-annual Day of Giving, featuring heartwarming narratives by our staff. Episode Segments 00:00 Introduction 02:10 The Walters at Ninety 09:16 Staff memories 26:18 Walters Day of Giving 2024 29:09 Credits Links Support Walters Day of Giving: https://givebutter.com/WaltersGivingDay2024 Drop-in Art Making: https://thewalters.org/events/tag/drop-in/ Plan your visit: https://thewalters.org/visit/guidelines/ Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/thewaltersartmuseum Artworks & Exhibitions mentioned Latin American Art / Arte Latinoamericano: https://thewalters.org/exhibitions/latinoamericano/ Across Asia: Arts of Asia and the Islamic World: https://thewalters.org/exhibitions/asia/ Buddha: https://art.thewalters.org/detail/11606/buddha-2/ Four Panels with the Passion of Christ from a Predella: https://art.thewalters.org/detail/7914/four-panels-from-a-predella/ Adam and Eve: https://art.thewalters.org/detail/35961/adam-and-eve/
This episode highlights Art and Process: Drawings, Paintings, and Sculptures from the 19th-Century Collection, featuring Jo Briggs, Jennie Walters Delano Curator of 18th- & 19th-Century Art. Then, we’ll discuss historic school supplies with Adriana Proser, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quincy Scott Senior Curator of Asian Art, and Christine Sciacca, Curator of European Art, 300-1400 CE. Lastly, we’ll talk to Charlie Wolfe, Assistant Manager of School and Teacher Programs, about the curiosity and excitement of kiddos in school tour groups. Episode Segments 00:00 Introduction featuring the Teen Advisory Council 02:41 Art and Process: Drawings, Paintings, and Sculptures from the 19th-Century Collection with Jo Briggs, Jennie Walters Delano Curator of 18th- & 19th-Century Art 10:42 Historic School Supplies with Adriana Proser, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quincy Scott Senior Curator of Asian Art, and Christine Sciacca, Curator of European Art, 300-1400 CE 18:51 School Tour Curosities with Charlie Wolfe, Assistant Manager of School and Teacher Programs 22:54 Credits Links Learn more about Art & Process: Drawings, Paintings, and Sculptures from the 19th-Century Collection Artworks & Exhibitions mentioned: The Angelus The Sheepfold, Moonlight The Sower Writing Table (Bundai) with Brook and Flowers Writing Tablet and Lid
This episode highlights Objects of Curiosity: What Will We Discover?, featuring Lisa Anderson-Zhu, Associate Curator of Ancient Mediterranean Art. We’ll also learn more about our viral sensation Fat Sparrow Netsuke with Angie Elliot, Terry Drayman-Weisser Head of Object Conservation. Episode Segments 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Overview of Objects of Curiosity: What Will We Discover? 02:53 Interview with Lisa Anderson-Zhu, Associate Curator of Ancient Mediterranean Art 22:34 Highlighting the Fat Sparrow Netsuke with Angie Elliott, Terry Drayman-Weisser Head of Object Conservation. 27:14 Credits Links Learn more about Objects of Curiosity: What Will We Discover? Artworks & Exhibitions mentioned: 1 West Mount Vernon Place Excursions through the Collection Majolica Mania Standing Warrior Holding a Sword Copy of the “Mona Lisa” Mirror with Female Figure and Engraved Scene: Inlay of a Head of a Crocodile Inlay Fragment of the Crown of Lower Egypt Inlay Fragment of a Torso Inlay of a Head in Profile Inlay of a Face in Profile Sarcophagus with the Triumph of Dionysus Netsuke of a stylized fukurasusume (“fat sparrow”) Across Asia: Arts of Asia and the Islamic World