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You think our offices are having parties without us? [Brian Alfred (American, born 1974). "Office Party," 2003. Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 84 inches (182.9 x 213.4 cm). Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York; Evelyn Rumsey Cary Fund, 2004 (2004:10). © Brian Alfred] #AlbrightKnox #WorkFromHome #WFH #MuseumFromHome #BuffaloNY https://ift.tt/2UEHbVB

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#TBT: In 2016, the AK presented "Erin Shirreff," a collection of works by the artist that explored the network that connects sculpture to its photographic representation. Shirreff explores the many ways we still try to access or “grasp” objects: through the photographic images we circulate, the art historical narratives we construct, and the time we dedicate to absorption. [📷 Tom Loonan] #Art #AlbrightKnox #ErinShirreff #5WomenArtists #BuffaloNY https://ift.tt/2UH2k1r

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Here is a full view of this week's #WhatIsItWednesday puzzle: Shantell Martin's "Dance Everyday" at 537 East Delavan Avenue. Using her simple trademark linework—black ink on white surfaces—Martin transforms everything from walls to found objects, ceramics, toys, sneakers, and even the faces and bodies of participants and passersby into a signature visual narrative. #AlbrightKnox #Art #ShantellMartin #AKPublicArt #PublicArt #Mural #5WomenArtists @shantell_martin @womeninthearts https://ift.tt/2QLhy4m

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Here is this week's #WhatIsItWednesday puzzle. Comment below with the artist's name and/or artwork title if you know what it is. #AlbrightKnox #Art #Artist #Puzzle https://ift.tt/2QH5qRx

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Jehan Georges Vibert's "The Marvelous Sauce"—a perennial favorite of museum visitors—portrays a Cardinal-turned-cook who astonishes a chef with his culinary endeavors. What are you cooking at home this week? [Jehan Georges Vibert (French, 1840–1902). "The Marvelous Sauce," ca. 1890. Oil on wood panel, 25 3/16 x 31 15/16 inches (64 x 81.1 cm). Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York; Bequest of Elisabeth H. Gates, 1899 (1899:3.14)] #AlbrightKnox #MuseumFromHome #Vibert #MarvelousSauce #BuffaloNY 👨‍🍳 👩‍🍳 🍳 https://ift.tt/3biIgsA

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Like so many of Marisol's remarkable mixed-media figures, "Baby Girl" has been an audience favorite since the early 1960s, when the Albright-Knox became the first museum to formally acquire the artist’s work. [Marisol (Venezuelan and American, born France, 1930–2016). "Baby Girl," 1963. Wood and mixed media, 74 x 35 x 47 inches (188 x 88.9 x 119.4 cm). Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York; Gift of Seymour H. Knox, Jr., 1964 (K1964:8).© Estate of Marisol / Albright-Knox Art Gallery / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York] #AlbrightKnox #BuffaloNY #Marisol #5WomenArtists #WomensHistoryMonth https://ift.tt/3bopr7l

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Isn't it nice to hear birds singing again? We're looking forward to spring flowers and sunshine, and making sure to practice social distancing. [Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891). "Étude pour 'La Grande Jatte' (Study for 'La Grande Jatte')," 1884–85. Oil on wood, 6 1/8 x 9 3/4 inches (15.6 x 24.7 cm). Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York; Gift of A. Conger Goodyear, 1948 (1948:7)] #AlbrightKnox #GeorgesSeurat #MuseumFromHome #BuffaloNY https://ift.tt/2J5AMgP

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This week marked the beginning of #spring, and here's a #MuseumMomentOfZen to start your weekend. [Ridgway Knight (American, 1839–1924). "Springtime," ca. 1890. Oil on canvas, 68 5/8 x 50 3/8 inches (174.3 x 128 cm). Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York; Gift of Mrs. Clara A. H. H. Smith in memory of her brother, Frank Wayland Higgins, 1935 (1935:21)] #AlbrightKnox #Springtime #Art #BuffaloNY #MuseumFromHome 🌼 https://ift.tt/2Wwe0X5

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#TBT: In 2015–16, the AK hosted "Eija-Liisa Ahtila: Ecologies of Drama," the first United States career survey of this pioneering Finnish artist. The included installations traced a central question posed throughout her work: how have drama and narrative historically been constructed, and how might we envision their new forms? [Installation view of "Eija-Liisa Ahtila: Ecologies of Drama." 📷 Tom Loonan] #AlbrightKnox #Art #5WomenArtists #BuffaloNY #Ahtila https://ift.tt/2U1O0RN

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Here is a full view of this week's #WhatIsItWednesday puzzle: Bunnie Reiss's "Magic Buffalo," 2017, on view at @joesdelibuffalo at 1322 Hertel Avenue. This mural features Reiss's signature interweaving of dreamlike imagery and mythological themes with delicate geometric tracery. Her work is influenced by her Polish and Russian heritage—especially Poland’s brightly colored folk art and the magical worlds of Russian fairytales—as well as her interest in unseen histories and our connection to animals and nature. #AlbrightKnox #Art #BunnieReiss #AKPublicArt #PublicArt #Mural #MagicBuffalo #5WomenArtists @bunnieluvrocks @womeninthearts https://ift.tt/3b2QzIU

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Here is this week's #WhatIsItWednesday puzzle. Comment below with the artist's name and/or artwork title if you know what it is. #AlbrightKnox #Art #Artist #Puzzle https://ift.tt/33qzndO

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We asked for your favorite artworks in our collection, and you answered! A popular choice is James Tissot's "L'Ambitieuse (Political Woman)." In this perennial favorite artwork, the visual narrative Tissot unfolds implies that this young woman aims to improve her own position by making herself a stylish and vital guest in the ballrooms and salons frequented by the French upper class. [James Tissot (French, 1836–1902). "L'Ambitieuse (Political Woman)," 1883–85. Oil on canvas, 56 x 40 inches (142.2 x 101.6 cm). Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York; Gift of William M. Chase, 1909 (1909:10)] #AlbrightKnox #MuseumFromHome #BuffaloNY #Tissot #Art https://ift.tt/2IUDx4w

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Artist #RosaBonheur was born #OnThisDay in 1822. Bonheur trained as an artist under her father, who encouraged her to draw directly from nature. Disguised as a man, she frequented slaughterhouses, stockyards, and other similar establishments in order to gain a deeper understanding of animal emotions. Bonheur’s resolute dedication led her to become one of the nineteenth century’s foremost "animaliers," artists who specialized in the realistic portrayal of animals. [Rosa Bonheur (French, 1822–1899). "Le marché aux chevaux (The Horse Fair)," ca. 1852. Oil on canvas, 10 1/2 x 25 inches (26.7 x 63.5 cm). Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York; Elisabeth H. Gates Fund, 1927 (1927:16)] #AlbrightKnox #5WomenArtists #BuffaloNY #Artist #WomensHistoryMonth https://ift.tt/2IRuh0N

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We're taking a cue from our friends at @bfloparks to remind you that social distancing is not social isolation. We will continue to be here to share art and inspiration for you to enjoy. You can also explore #AKPublicArt across our region, a reminder that Western New York is and will remain a vibrant place to live, work, and play. [Tavar Zawacki's "Metamorphosis #5" at 1665 Main Street. 📷 Tom Loonan and Brenda Bieger] #AlbrightKnox #BuffaloNY #Art https://ift.tt/39T0jW4

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In "Our Colors Make Us Beautiful," @zaman_art explores the possibilities of verbal and visual expression to bring about mutual understanding and empathy among people from diverse walks of life. Explore #AKPublicArt projects around #WesternNewYork with a complete map at albrightknox.org/akpublicart. [Muhammad Zaman's "Our Colors Make Us Beautiful," 2018, at 1131 Broadway] #AlbrightKnox @eriecountyny #BuffaloNY #Art @c2paint @hyattsallthingscreative https://ift.tt/2QfMYPK

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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating works by #5WomenArtists. This week we focus on artists with works on view as #AKPublicArt and at #AKNorthland: Nicole Cherry, Augustina Droze, Heather Hart, Edra Soto, and Hillary Waters Fayle at albrightknox.org/blog. *️⃣ Albright-Knox Northland is temporarily closed, but you can explore the works on view at albrightknox.org/openhouse. [Augustina Droze's "Green Kaleidoscope" at 2303 Main Street. 📷 Eric Jones] #AlbrightKnox @WomenInTheArts #BuffaloNY https://ift.tt/3cVRCw5

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In order to support efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the museum’s visitors, staff, and volunteers, Albright-Knox Northland is temporarily closed. All scheduled public programs and events are postponed until further notice. For updates, please check www.albrightknox.org or call 716.270.8292. We are following the recommendations provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State of New York, the City of Buffalo, and the County of Erie. We will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates. #AlbrightKnox #AKNorthland #BuffaloNY https://ift.tt/38KUJnd