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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.
Art in Bloom in Pictures
The fourth annual Art in Bloom presented by Barnes & Thornburg LLP and The Botanist Islay Dry Gin was the biggest and best yet. Here are a few of the highlights in pictures.
Gary Gee: Local Legend
Gary Gee is one of the more established members of The Eighteen, and he has a long career and education in the Indianapolis art scene. Learn more about him in this quick read.
Rebecca Robinson: Local Legend
Rebecca Robinson’s presence is light and bright like her ever-present laughter; which might make it hard to match the art with the artist.
Larger than Life: Newfields Summer Nights Film Series
This year’s Summer Nights Film Series recognizes the myriad of ways movies play into our day-to-day lives. We go to the movies for so many reasons: to see the stories that resonate with us, to see the spectacle, to see our favorite stars undergo trials and tribulations, to glean insight into our own stories, to escape, and so much more.
Behind the Seams:Conserving the Sprouse Collection Long Term
Stephen Sprouse: Rock | Art | Fashion, is closed, but it is not forgotten—in fact numerous departments are coming together as you read this newsletter to deinstall the exhibition and prepare each artwork for long term.
Sustainable by Nature
At Newfields, one of our core values is stewardship. We aim to leave the world better than we found it. What are we doing around campus that might spark an idea for your own sustainability goals?
Fresh Start: Repotting for Beginners
`Tis the season to repot your winter-weary plants! Join Natalya Herndon and Ian Wilhite as they repot Natalya’s beloved pothos, Penny.
Spring Awakening
Spring is here! Irvin Etienne gives you an insider’s look at what’s blooming in The Garden this season.
Anicka Yi: A Natural Fit
A new piece welcomes you to Newfields. Learn more about contemporary artist Anicka Yi and her sculpture before you make your next visit. Then, be sure you look up when you step inside the Efroymson Family Entrance Pavilion.
Women of Atelier 17
Women of Atelier 17 showcases the work of eight female artists who were members of the experimental printmaking workshop Atelier 17 in New York during the 1940s and `50s. Curator Anna Stein shares the story of one particularly trailblazing artist, Minna Citron.