05/17/2019
Last chance: this is the final weekend to view #Botticelli: Heroines + Heroes before it closes on May 19. Plan your visit today: http://bit.ly/2T9XYxE
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05/16/2019
Soak up the Courtyard. Get creative in our studio. Wander the gardens. Explore the endless possibilities of summer at the Gardner→ http://bit.ly/2sBp48c
05/16/2019
From old masters to personal portraits of family members, the Short Gallery provides an informal environment to view a broad array of works. During your next visit, linger a little in the space, and you might just discover something you’ve never seen before.
05/16/2019
From in-depth restoration to a remarkable reunion, here’s the full scoop on the journey of Titian’s Rape of Europa. Read the story from The Boston Globe here: https://bit.ly/2WMrmfp
05/16/2019
Just announced! We are so excited about our collaborative exhibition with Museo Nacional del Prado, National Gallery, London, and National Galleries of Scotland. After one of the most comprehensive restorations in the Museum’s history, Titian’s Rape of Europa will be reunited with other works by the artist in a collaborative, multi-venue exhibition that culminates in a show at the Gardner in Spring 2021. See on the wall before it hits the road!
Get the full story here: http://bit.ly/2w181uX
05/16/2019
Did you know that the casts of famous people were highly sought-after in Isabella's time? Consider them the autographs of the era! This cast of composer and violinist Charles Loeffler’s hand was given to Isabella as a Christmas present in 1914. #TBT
Object: P.P. Caproni and Brother, Charles Martin Loeffler’s Hand, 1914. Plaster.
05/15/2019
Saturdays are for hanging out in our Studio! Each weekend, visitors are invited to take part in hands-on art-making inspired by our collection. This month’s activity was designed by artist Venetia Dale, learn more about what we have planned here: https://bit.ly/2YgBZHt
05/14/2019
On May 30, we’re combining the incredible talents of Dom Jones, SublimeLuv, and headliner Maimouna Youssef for an evening of music, storytelling, and soul. Grab your ticket today→ http://bit.ly/2FKpCgg
05/14/2019
Once a year, the nearly two-thousand-year-old Medusa mosaic that resides in the center of our Courtyard gets a gentle cleaning. #TransformationTuesday
05/13/2019
Famed for his fiery personality, controversy tended to follow artist James McNeill Whistler around. This book, which he gave to his friend Isabella, contains his musings on modern art, as well as acerbic responses to the press, which had grown critical of his work. For a closer look: https://bit.ly/2DZSNL5
Image: James McNeill Whistler, The Gentle Art of Making Enemies, 1890. Printed ink on paper.
05/12/2019
A visit to the Gardner is a multisensory experience. Feel the sun on your face and smell the spring blooms in the Monk’s Garden, which runs along the side of the historic Palace and is open again after a long winter.☀
05/12/2019
Happy #MothersDay! Treat the person you call Mom to a day of art and culture here at the Gardner Museum. Whether you take a stroll by the spring blooms in the Courtyard or sit down for lunch at Café G, Mom will know how much you care. 💕
05/11/2019
Many years after they shared a dinner in the Dutch Room at Fenway Court, Isabella saved this magazine clipping of British actor George Arliss, an acclaimed film star in the 1920s.
Image: American, Magazine Clipping of George Arliss in “The Green Goddess” (detail), February 1921. Ink on paper.
05/10/2019
Tucked in the back of our on-site greenhouse live some of our more unusual plants. This Thai Crown of Thorns has spiny stalks topped with bright pink flowers, which are currently in bloom! Happy #FlowerFriday.
05/09/2019
Start a conversation tonight at the Gardner. The benches next to the Courtyard are the perfect place to chat the night away, and we’re open until 9 pm every Thursday!
05/09/2019
This Mother's Day, visit Gift at the Gardner to find the perfect something for the mom in your life. With gorgeous jewelry, thought-provoking books, and other delightful gifts, you won’t have to shop anywhere else. Explore all the options here: https://bit.ly/2Kfk2BY
05/09/2019
#TBT to the North Cloister in 1902. Even in black and white, the majesty of this place is obvious as the sun streams through the arches of the Courtyard. Unchanged through the years, you can still visit in person or explore the website to see this gallery in full color→
https://bit.ly/2WmOkJL
05/08/2019
During this time of year, the Macknight Room offers a reflection of the world outside. Many paintings in this room feature bright spring flowers, like these blooming almond trees by the room’s namesake, painter Dodge Macknight.
Image: Dodge Macknight, Almond Trees, Valserres, 1894-1895. Watercolor on paper.
05/08/2019
#DidYouKnow art is an amazing form of stress relief? Get into to the zone this Saturday with a hands-on project in the Education Studio. Join us anytime between 11 am and 4 pm to feel the positive effect of a little creativity! https://bit.ly/2Lj4a77
05/08/2019
During Third Thursdays: Where I Stand on May 16, join a movement workshop with dancer Brian McGinnis and listen to cellist Khari R. Joyner in our iconic Courtyard. You’ve never experienced the Gardner quite like this: http://bit.ly/2UpM2b5
05/08/2019
"She's gorgeous, powerful, raps better than most rappers, and has the voice of an angel." —The Roots' Black Thought on Maimouna Youssef. See the incredible singer/songwriter at the Gardner on May 30: http://bit.ly/2FKpCgg
05/07/2019
Time for #TriviaTuesday! Isabella used these stamps to mark the books in her collection. The stamp features a crowned letter “Y,” which was probably inspired by Ysabella of Spain, and the winged foot of Apollo, which was based on a sculpture Isabella owned. Who was the painter and friend of Isabella’s who designed these bookplate stamps?
Image: American, Massachusetts, Book Plates of Isabella Stewart Gardner, Late 19th Century. Ink on card stock.
05/06/2019
Isabella drew her inspiration for the Gothic Room from her travels in England and its many gothic cathedrals. Devotional objects, such as the Altar of Holy Kinship pictured here, find their place in this church-like setting. Explore the many treasures of the Gothic Room in person or on our website→ https://bit.ly/2yNQCI7
05/06/2019
With first dibs on tickets, discounts at Café G and Gift at the Gardner, and exclusive events, Membership to the Gardner Museum is the perfect last-minute Mother’s Day Gift. Explore the possibilities: http://bit.ly/2HXJMSm
05/05/2019
After a decade-long hiatus, Delphinium have returned to the Courtyard! Our dedicated horticulture team started these plants from seed this last September, and the resulting blooms are certainly well worth the wait!
05/04/2019
One of Isabella’s most intriguing friendships was the one she had with Okakura Kakuzo. Kakuzo was one of Japan’s foremost art critics and educators, and served as a gateway into a rich world of Japanese art for Isabella. He’s seated here in the front left of this photo from 1910, on Isabella’s right side.
05/04/2019
FYI: Today (May 4), the Museum will be closing at 3 pm for an event. Final admission to the Museum will be at 2:30 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience. We look forward to your visit on Sunday!
05/02/2019
This self-portrait by Baccio Bandinelli is the quintessential selfie of yesteryear! In this painting, found in the Titian Room, Bandinelli asserts himself as Florence’s official sculptor as he proudly shows off a preparatory drawing for the Hercules and Caucus sculpture that secured his reputation. To show off even more, he wears a flashy gold chain around his neck that he received from Emperor Charles V. #TBT
Image: Baccio Bandinelli, Self Portrait, about 1545. Oil on panel.
05/02/2019
“Through the juxtaposition of Botticelli’s and Stevens’ work, the viewer may reconsider, reexamine, rewrite, reimagine, and challenge seminal events and private and public borders through the contemporary artistic practice of comics’ visual storytelling.” — The Comics Journal on Botticelli: Heroines + Heroes.
Read the full review here: https://bit.ly/2LhZnCK
05/02/2019
You can find all kinds of animals at the Gardner! These adorable bat ornaments can be found in the MacKnight Room. What are your favorite animals found in our collection? 🦇
Image: Chinese, Pair of Bat Ornaments, 1800s. Silver.
05/02/2019
DigBoston had questions. Phonte had answers. Meet the performer/producer extraordinaire ahead of his appearance tonight at the Gardner: https://bit.ly/2WheRYN
Don’t wait, grab your tickets now: http://bit.ly/2FU9o4s
05/01/2019
Have you seen Botticelli: Heroines + Heroes yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Just a couple of weeks remain until the exhibition closes for good—don’t hesitate! Plan your visit: http://bit.ly/2ZN2lTd
05/01/2019
Looking for a bit of midweek relaxation? Join us on May 16 for Third Thursdays: Where I Stand, for an evening of artistic exploration. Get your tickets today→ https://bit.ly/2UpM2b5
04/30/2019
#TriviaTuesday: you can find this quirky ceramic object in the MacKnight Room of the Historic Palace. Isabella put her own spin on the object by including a photo of herself in its small frame. What is this object?
Answer: https://bit.ly/2IXoyYB
04/29/2019
How often do you get to see art actually being made within the walls of a museum? Artist-in-Residence Charmaine Wheatley has been stationed throughout the Gardner Museum, capturing portraits of visitors following their personal conversation.
04/29/2019
In the late 1800s, art dealers and collectors saw a spike in the demand for Renaissance-era wedding furniture. Isabella and her collector Bernard Berenson were part of this dazzling trend, and with Berenson’s help, she acquired two coveted Pesellino panels, found in the Early Italian Room, one of which is pictured here.
04/29/2019
Join us May 2 as we welcome chef Elle Simone, rapper Phonte Coleman, artist Robb "Pro Blak" Gibbs, and WBUR 90.9 FM’s Arielle Gray for a lively discussion of the obstacles they’ve overcome in their creative journeys. Save your seat now → http://bit.ly/2FU9o4s
04/28/2019
Isabella owned this manuscript copy of Longfellow’s poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride”, which is likely the poet’s second draft! Thanks to a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, we recently digitized this amazing document!
Get a closer look here: https://bit.ly/2DyEZXS
04/28/2019
Students past and present know that the Museum is the best study spot in town! In 1972, Isabella’s grandnephew, George Peabody Gardner, wrote in the foreword of her biography, “When I was in college I sometimes did my studying while seated in the flowery and fragrant courtyard at Fenway Court.” 📖
04/27/2019
The earliest work in Botticelli: Heroines + Heroes is the series of Saint Zenobius, which depicts the 335 AD figure rejecting worldly customs in favor of embracing religious life. The paintings are installed to be read from left to right, as Botticelli intended. With the series on display, viewers can follow the story of Zenobius as they stroll the exhibition.
See it for yourself: http://bit.ly/2T9XYxE
04/27/2019
Channel Isabella’s artistic friends this weekend and go draw outdoors! During the warmer months, the Gardners’ summer home Green Hill often hosted painters such as Andreas Martin Anderson, who found inspiration in this shady pergola surrounded by lush foliage.
Image: Andreas Martin Andersen, Pergola, Green Hill, Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century. Oil on canvas.
04/26/2019
#FlowerFriday! 🌸 These cobalt blue blooms, called Cineraria, are a sure sign of spring here at the Gardner! These beauties have been paired with the nasturtiums in the early spring since the early 1900s. Come admire their radiance for yourself→ https://bit.ly/2GaSmAa
04/25/2019
Don’t forget, the Gardner is open until 9 pm every Thursday! Longer spring days mean you can experience the Courtyard slip from day into night, even if you can’t make it until after work.
04/25/2019
In a historic exhibition, two of Botticelli’s companion works are reunited for the first time in centuries. Only a few weeks remain to experience these works in vivid detail, visit today → http://bit.ly/2Gy9vmN
04/24/2019
In search of the perfect Mother’s Day gift? We can help! Check out our array of exciting membership options for the Gardner Museum fan in your life → http://bit.ly/2HXJMSm
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Xavier Foley - Seagull
Trailblazing double bassist Xavier Foley makes his Boston debut at the Gardner Museum on Sunday, April 7 with a program of beloved favorites and his own original works. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance→ http://bit.ly/2O103dB
ONCE2 by Danijel Žeželj
On March 21, graphic novelist Danijel Žeželj will present ONCE2, a live painting and live musical performance during Third Thursdays: Empower, Create, Change. Prepare to be inspired→ http://bit.ly/2Vu5x3b
Neighborhood Nights: Block Party // Cosmic Cycle
You’re invited to party at the Gardner Museum! Join us on August 9 from 5 - 9 pm for Neighborhood Nights: Block Party // Cosmic Cycle. This free event features music, stilt-walkers, food trucks, and more! Mark your calendars: http://bit.ly/2Npk9wF
Moving of the Farnese Sarcophagus
Life, Death & Revelry is now open! For the first time in over 100 years, our Farnese Sarcophagus is on full display. See the incredible effort it took to create this exhibition and be sure to experience this once in a lifetime show: http://bit.ly/2IIuaD6
Moving of the Farnese Sarcophagus
How do you move a two millennia old, 7,600 lb sarcophagus? Very carefully! It took dozens of trained hands to move our Farnese Sarcophagus out of the Courtyard, but now it’s finally in Hostetter Gallery and ready for its debut in our Life, Death & Revelry exhibition!
Each spring the Gardner Museum hangs nasturtium vines from the windows in the Palace in honor of Isabella Stewart Gardner's birthday.
Delight in the Season
Happy holidays from the Gardner Museum!
Diagnosing Gardner's Guitar
Is there a doctor in the house? The Gardner Museum's 18th century hand-crafted guitar needed a checkup. To learn more about the maker and past restorations, our conservation team brought the delicate instrument to two local hospitals. Get the whole story in this video.
Gardner Third Thursdays
Gardner Third Thursdays are lively, social evenings featuring music, creative collaborators, a cash bar, playful gallery activities, and hands-on art making. Join us on September 21 for Third Thursdays: #ThrowbackThursday Learn More: https://www.gardnermuseum.org/calendar/event/third-thursday-20170921
Listen Hear: The Art of Sound; Small Conversation
Our Listen Hear: The Art of Sound exhibition ends September 5. Stop by soon to hear Lee Mingwei's subtle soundscape in the Museum's courtyard. https://www.gardnermuseum.org/calendar/exhibition/listen-hear #ListenHear
Our final Neighborhood Nights of the summer is the biggest yet! Stop by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum right now for a block party. The fun and beauty of the Gardner spills into the street with performances by Grooversity, Spontanious Celebrations, and the Brooklyn Jumbies Inc. Admission is free all night so come on by!
Artist-in-Residence Elaine Reichek shares her inspiration for "Ever Yours, Henry James," the Museum's current Anne H. Fitzpatrick Façade.
Painted Pages of the Suffrages
In preparing for our #BeyondWords exhibition, Gardner Museum conservators worked with Northwestern University/Art Institute of Chicago Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts (NU-ACCESS) to analyze the detailed, hand-painted pages of Isabella's copy of Memoriae (suffrages from a book of hours). Their work included looking at the pages using a variety of techniques including X-ray fluorescence, hyperspectral imaging, photometric stereo, and Raman spectroscopy among others. In addition to revealing the types of pigments used and the time periods when previous restorations were done, one of the most stunning things to come out of the project was this video showing each page of the manuscript. Want to see this book for yourself? It's on view at Boston College's McMullen Museum of Art through December 11. Memoriae (suffrages from a book of hours), Paris, France, c.1450 and c.1500 and London, England, 1846-64, Ink, paint, and gold leaf on parchment.
Laser Cleaning Dante's Death Mask
After 200 odd years, every a face of stone is bound to develop a few wrinkles. Here objects conservator Holly Salmon uses a laser cleaning technique to safely remove years of grime to reveal a brighter, cleaner face on this plaster cast of Dante's death mask. Object: Unknown sculptor, Cast of the “death mask” of Dante Alighieri, Late 19th century, Plaster. See it at our #BeyondWords exhibition, on view through January 16.
Happy Birthday Isabella!
Happy 176th birthday, Isabella! Isabella Stewart Gardner was born #OnThisDay in 1840. Each year the Gardner Museum fills the courtyard with hanging nasturtiums in her honor. Video and Illustration: Jamie Sharpless, www.jamiesharpless.com, 2016.
Hanging the Nasturtiums
You've seen the lovely nasturtiums flowing from the Gardner's windows, but do you know how they get there each year? Watch how this stunning display comes together!
Rachel Perry: What Do You Really Want
Rachel Perry Welty, the seventh artist-in-residence invited to create a work for the Gardner Museum’s façade, asks us a very opened ended question. What do you really want? This seemingly simple question was meticulously selected by the artist from the subject line of email spam. “Spam is a daily annoyance,” writes Perry, “but in these words that came to my inbox, I have found something accidentally poetic. How do you answer the question #WhatDoYouReallyWant? Want to see how others have responded? Visit the Gardner Museum in person or check in on instagram.com/gardnermuseum to be part of the conversation!
Wishing You All the Splendor of the Season
Happy holidays from the Gardner Museum!
Gardner Gardeners Behind the Scenes
The Gardner gardeners are always hard at work behind the scenes. Watch as these Crysanthemum pacificum get pruned in superspeed!
Bharti Kher: Not All Who Wander Are Lost
Bharti Kher, a 2014 Artist-in-Residence at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, discusses the inspiration behind and making of her new façade installation, called Not All Who Wander Are Lost.
Music for your Monday lunch your: the Daedalus Quartet performs Lerdahl's String Quartet No. 2.
#Spring is back! Wait - what's that? More snow? Don't worry, it's always spring here.
Divination: the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means. Artist Nari Ward looked inside his own divination--literally, with x-ray--and now it appears on the Gardner's facade. He explains here.
Modern Music » Foote, A Night Piece » A Far Cry with Paula Rob...
Music for your lunch break is back. Take a listen to A Far Cry and Paula Robison performing "A Night Piece," by 20th century composer Arthur Foote. #takeabreak
Happy holidays from the Gardner Museum! #timelapse
Today is #GivingTuesday! Your contributions help make all of our many programs possible, including school partnerships like this one. Learn how to make a donation to the Gardner at gardnermuseum.org/about/give And thank you!
Ever wonder what it's like to perform in Calderwood Hall? Find out in today's video, and see Paavali Jumppanen in concert this Sunday!: gardnermuseum.org/calendar/events/5944
Take a look at the second in a series of new videos we've got that take you #backstage at the Gardner. This one's about the newly redesigned Monk's Garden, the perfect sendoff for summer. Enjoy!
Want to go #backstage at the Gardner? We've got a series of new videos for you. In this one, you'll hear about our "hidden collections." If you're local, keep an eye out for curator of education Peggy Burchenal--she's also giving a talk Thursday night, free with admission: gardnermuseum.org/calendar/events/6075
Music for your Thursday lunch hour. This week, it's Puccini, performed by Ravinia Festival's Steans Music Institute. Enjoy!
Music for your Thursday lunch hour, featuring Callithumpian Consort. Enjoy!
Music for your lunch break! Today it's the Claremont Trio playing folk songs by composer Gabriela Lena Frank.
A little contemporary classical for your lunch hour, courtesy of A Far Cry.
A little Stravinsky for your lunch hour? Check out the second in our Modern Music video series for summer.
Check out Modern Music, a new video series we'll be rolling out every other week through August. This week: it's A Far Cry with a bit of lunchtime Bartók! Keep an eye out at http://www.youtube.com/user/gardnermuseum
Every day's a bad hair day for Medusa, but the Courtyard's mosaic gorgon *does* get a spa day every spring. Find out how in a quick peek behind the scenes with conservation staff. #art #conservation #springcleaning
Horticulture @the Gardner
Don't be fooled by the chilly rain outside... The Hanging Nasturtiums display is up in the Gardner's courtyard, and that's a sure sign of spring here in Boston. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how those vines get installed, as well as what it takes to keep the courtyard "in the green" year-round. Filmmaking by SheridanWorks.
Since it's opening in 1903, the Gardner Museum has been a favorite spot for romance. Here's a special love story of two people who were struck with Cupid's arrow while volunteering at the Museum. Could today be the day you meet the love of your life at the Gardner?
Just in time for Friday, we're playing around with Twitter's new Vine app. Here's a quick video of flowers on display in the courtyard now.
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