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"A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur" is a collection of paintings from northwest India curated by the Smithsonian and the City Palace Museum, with incredibly detailed and atmospheric pieces dating all the way back to the 17th century.

“A Splendid Land” immerses viewers in sights and sounds of Royal Udaipur

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
This portrait of Queen Elizabeth I titled "The Rainbow Portrait" is one of the many art pieces currently on display in "The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England" collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

All that glitters is gold: “The Tudors” sparkle on at CMA

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
This boxwood figure of Daoist immortal He Xiangu dates back to the 18th century, and is a good example of the intricate craftmanship present in the new Chinese miniatures exhibit at CMA.

“China Through the Magnifying Glass” focuses in on small-scale splendour

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
The Western Reserve Historical Society's exhibit "Dressed for the Job: Clevelanders in Uniform" displays outfits from a variety of occupations that play an integral role in the prosperity of Cleveland

“Dressed for the Job”: The clothes that built Cleveland

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
The vibrant colors of Camille Pissaro's "Fishmarket" (1902) reflect the style of the Impressionist era. This and other artworks from this movement are featured in the Keithley collection at the CMA.

CMA celebrates the Keithley collection with a reflection on community

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
"The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion" at the CMA displayed the work of budding Black artists like Namsa Leuba, whose work is pictured here.

CMA’s “The New Black Vanguard” envisions the future of fashion photography

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
Experience the cultural richness of University Circle through the CMA's contemporary and historic art exhibits.

Discovering Cleveland through museums

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
August 26, 2022
The CMA's new exhibit, "Currents and Constellations: Black Art in Focus," highlights Black artistic production, including Sanford Biggers' "Cumulo" (above), which alludes to enslaved people using quilts with embroidered instructions to get to freedom.

“Currents and Constellations: Black Art in Focus” sets new standard for narrative art exhibits

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
Alberto Giacometti portrayed the human form like no other, in sketch and in sculpture, such as in the "Walking Man" (pictured above). A visit to his exhibit at the CMA may give you a greater appreciation for the elegance and mystique that we all embody.

Alberto Giacometti’s artistry reenters the limelight in “Towards the Ultimate Figure”

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
April 1, 2022
Simone Leigh's 2019 sculpture "Las Meninas" is a bold depiction of vulnerability and confidence.

Discover a world of love at the CMA

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
February 18, 2022
The CMA invites attendees on a virtual tour into the depths of Cambodia, culminating in an awe-inspiring vision of "Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan" as it once was.

CMA’s “Revealing Krishna” revives ancient Cambodian art with an inspiring modern twist

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
Experience the warmth of mother's love in Njideka Akunyili's "Still You Bloom in this Land of No Gardens"

“Picturing Motherhood Now” at CMA reimagines our deepest connections

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
“Dune” melds science fiction and medieval Eurocentric politics for better and for worse

“Dune” melds science fiction and medieval Eurocentric politics for better and for worse

Elie Stenson, Staff Writer
October 29, 2021
Paul Simon (left) and Art Garfunkel (right) provide soothing tones that might be just what you need to accompany your evening walk through the quad as the leaves start to fall

It’s time to add Simon & Garfunkel to your fall playlist

Elie Stenson, Contributing Writer
October 8, 2021
The beloved hosts and judges as well as the new contestants are back on television with a new highly anticipated season.

Cheer and good bakes to return with upcoming 12th season of “The Great British Baking Show”

Elie Stenson, Contributing Writer
September 24, 2021
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