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Kase: MFA Exhibit Finds Joy in the Ordinary, and So Should We

Isabel Kase • February 18, 2024

The exhibit shows viewers the possibilities of maintaining a childlike perspective when viewing everyday objects, even in a busy world where simplicity can seem impossible.

Crossing Borders With Her Hands: MFA Boston’s ‘Toshiko Takaezu: Shaping Abstraction’

Kathy Lu • October 22, 2023

The new MFA exhibit impresses viewers by showcasing Toshiko Takaezu's mastery of ceramics and abstract paintings.

New Exhibit at MFA Unpacks the Process and Artistry of ‘Life’ Magazine’s Photos

Lyla Walsh • October 29, 2022

The MFA's new exhibit of 'Life' Magazine's photos takes it viewer throughout American history through the lens of photojournalism.

‘Women Take the Floor’ Highlights Diversity in the Art World

Elinor Ketelhohn • March 28, 2021

Can you name five women artists? This question is displayed by the entrance of the Women Take the Floor exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, prompting attendees to consider the lack of female recognition in the art world.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week Of March 1

Opinions • March 1, 2021

Thumbs Up: Nice weather This week, the Boston winter has gone on spring break, and it’s been great. The warm weather has melted away most of the snow and the winter blues. Even if it was just...

MFA Extends Showing of ‘Monet and Boston: Lasting Impressions’

Josie McNeill • February 22, 2021

One of the largest collections of Claude Monet paintings is on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) for the first time since it was originally displayed at this location 25 years ago. Known for his use of muted palettes and simple brush strokes, Monet’s revered works once again bring a sense of serenity to Boston in Monet and Boston: Lasting Impressions.

BC Professors Discuss the MFA’s Postponement of the ‘Philip Guston Now’ Exhibit

Emily Kraus • November 25, 2020

The Boston Museum of Fine Arts released a statement in September explaining its reasons for delaying the Philip Guston Now exhibit until 2024. The MFA directors said that given the recent events in the racial justice movement and the coronavirus pandemic the exhibit will be delayed

Carmichael: Cézanne and Basquiat From Your Dorm

Shannon Carmichael • November 15, 2020

Staff writer Shannon Carmichael describes the shortfalls of virtual art exhibits.

MFA Announces Plans to Celebrate 150th Anniversary

Isabel Fenoglio • September 15, 2019

“The MFA’s 150th anniversary is a moment to honor our past and, more critically, anticipate our future. The Museum was founded with a spirit of generosity and belief in the power of art and artists—values that remain among the pillars of today’s MFA,” said Matthew Teitelbaum

Two MFA Members Banned For Racist Comments

Colleen Martin • May 27, 2019

The Museum of Fine Arts Boston (MFA) has issued an apology to students from a Dorchester middle school who were subjected to racist comments during a field trip on May 16. The museum went through the security footage of the class’ entire trip and concluded that two visitors made racist comments to the students. Those visitors have been banned from the MFA.

Seeing Stars at the MFA’s ‘Toulouse-Lautrec and the Stars of Paris’

Mary Wilkie • April 9, 2019

The MFA showcases Paris' nightlife in the late 19th century through Toulouse-Lautrec's eyes.

MFA’s ‘Gender Bending Fashion’ Rejects the Gender Binary

Mary Wilkie • March 25, 2019

Until August, the MFA will challenge gendered fashion conventions through 'Gender Bending Fashion.'