In town for the annual conference of the Renaissance Society of America, the last thing I wanted, after a long Thursday of listening to panel talks at the Boston Marriott Copley Place, was to spend the evening looking at old European art.
Thanks for this. Been in love with the Boston MFA since I first went there in 2017. It's a special place! Certainly the only reason I can think of to go to Boston by choice... I've been pleasantly surprised by their special exhibits and, occasionally, by their contemporary art curation.
Truly a spectacular collection.
Another very entertaining & informative piece about a museum.
I've only gone to the Boston MFA to see special exhibitions & with some time left over, have wandered around its painting galleries.
So I'm unfamiliar with the Asian art or much else there.
The Japanese paintings you highlighted are beautfiul.
I should look at them the next time I'm there.
Last time I went was for the Dalì exhibition.
I'm shocked at the low attendance, but then it's never been crowded when I'm there, although the Dali show was pretty busy.
So much art. So little time.
Keep writing.
Thanks for this. Been in love with the Boston MFA since I first went there in 2017. It's a special place! Certainly the only reason I can think of to go to Boston by choice... I've been pleasantly surprised by their special exhibits and, occasionally, by their contemporary art curation.
I prefer Lady Sennuway to Menkaure.
aha, I missed her! great pictures from the excavation on the website https://collections.mfa.org/objects/141967/statue-of-lady-sennuwy
She’s got personality!
You've convinced me. If I ever get to Boston, I'll make a beeline to the MFA. Looking forward to Part 2!