Monthly Archives: August 2012

Katsushika Hokusai, “The Great Wave of Kanagawa,” ca. 1826-1833

Posted on August 27, 2012 by osucurator

Katsushika Hokusai was a well-known printmaker and painter. He was born in Japan and lived from 1760 to 1849. He is famous for his prints of the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji. The prints are all in color and made … Continue reading →

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In the Collection: Summer 2012 intern Crystal Labrosse

Posted on August 20, 2012 by osucurator

This summer, the OSUMA had its first full-time, paid summer intern. We created the position in order to provide experienced undergraduates with an in-depth, professional museum experience—and to help us with some urgent projects in preparation for the opening of … Continue reading →

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Faculty: Bring Your Students to the OSU Museum of Art!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by osucurator

There’s only a week before school starts, and all the faculty members I know—including me!—are preparing syllabi, lectures and assignments for their Fall semester students. From a curatorial perspective, my concern is simple. How are we going to engage students … Continue reading →

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Jeanne Reynal, “Nineveh,” ca. 1964

Posted on August 6, 2012 by osucurator

Jeanne Reynal was born in White Plains, New York, in 1903. Her early training in mosaics came from Boris Anrep, a Russian mosaicist working in Paris. Reynal was one of twelve apprentices in his studio from 1930-38. Upon her return … Continue reading →

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