Newsroom
Weird & Wonderful: The Surreal Garden
From Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited through the summer, you’ll be delighted to find surreal displays inspired by THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Dalí Alive throughout The Garden at Newfields.
Now You See It, Now You Don't
Have you ever visited an exhibition and wondered how an object is displayed? I am a mount maker and preparator here at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields and that is what I do.
‘Stamp’ of Approval: The Study and Analysis of Sassoferrato’s Madonna and Child
The conservation of Madonna and Child by the Workshop of Sassoferrato (38.7) for the 2024 USPS Postal Service Christmas Stamp.
Haunted History Ghost Stories from Oldfields Estate
A can’t-miss moment at Harvest Nights presented by JPMorgan Chase is the inside of Lilly House, which is transformed into Mischief Manor for the season.
Pollinator Power in the Wild Birds Unlimited Native Pollinator Meadow
The largest designed pollinator meadow in Indiana is in full force this fall right here at Newfields. Nestled between the Central Canal and the lake in the center of The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, it is more than just a pretty space.
HIGH SPIRITS, THE SPROUSE SPRITZ
Ari’s inspired cocktail was an artful addition to the exhibition opening. The Sprouse Spritz is pretty in pink and the perfect summer drink. Here's the recipe!
Who’s Who: A Look Book from Stephen Sprouse Opening Night
The 1980s themed exhibition opening was one for the books. Click through some of the best looks of the evening.
Transparent Conservations
Kris Cnossen, a Conservation Intern from the University of Delaware shares how they worked though one beautifully challenging Sprouse dress.
Designing for a Designer
Neon, blacklights, and punk-fashion take center stage in the fashion exhibition of the summer.
A Glo-ing Legacy
Stephen Sprouse returns home to the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.
What’s Brewin’?
We’ve been brewing up something special in the heart of the Oldfields estate. After five years in the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, a temporary space, The Beer Garden has a new permanent home at Garden Terrace.
Responsible Repatriation
Robin Cooper, Manager of Curatorial Affairs and Newfields and Dr. Purity Kiura, Senior Research Scientist and Director, Regional Museums Sites and Monuments of the National Museums of Kenya answer questions about how museums are working together to return objects to their communities and creators.