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Behind the Scenes • Exhibitions • Permanent Collection
Changing of the Art: The Charleston Story
Every six months, the curatorial and collections staff at the Gibbes rotates artwork on view in our permanent exhibition—The Charleston Story. Arranged chronologically, this exhibition features the museum’s core collection […]
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Curatorial Perspective: Japonisme in Charleston
This winter the walls of the Rotunda Galleries will be decked with a vibrant array of Japanese woodblock prints from the Gibbes permanent collection. These examples of eastern art from […]
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New Experiences
My internship at Gibbes Museum of Art, located in the heart of Charleston, was both fascinating and rewarding. Under the watchful eye of Rebecca Sailor, curator of education, I learned […]
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Curatorial Perspective: Charles Burchfield and Edward Hopper
Friends and colleagues, Charles Burchfield and Edward Hopper are considered two of the most significant American watercolor painters of the twentieth century. They were also among the many American painters […]
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Curatorial Perspective: The Fine Art of Printmaking
The Gibbes’s permanent collection is rich with examples of fine art prints made by artists ranging from James McNeill Whistler to Jasper Johns. While printmaking techniques have been around for […]
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A Passion for Museums
It has been my pleasure for the past month to intern with the Gibbes’ Programs, Events, and Marketing department. I assisted in writing social media posts, responding to donation requests, […]
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The Jewish High Holy Days: Impressions of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
The Jewish High Holy Days are here. Rosh Hashanah, celebrated on September 5 this year, means “Head of the Year.” It commemorates the Jewish New Year, and is the first […]
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Endless Variety and Superabundance of Beauty
If Katy Huger or Harriet Smartt suggests that something might be interesting, fun, and informative—do it! That’s one of the things I’ve learned most recently as a member of the […]
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Days (Not So) Beyond Recall: An Intern’s Reflection on Art and Change
At the start of each day of my summer internship at Gibbes Museum of Art, I walk past Michael Tyzack’s Days Beyond Recall on my way into the office. It […]
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The Art of Being a Curator: Details Matter!
I feel so lucky to be a collections and curatorial summer intern at the Gibbes Museum of Art! I have learned a lot about both curatorial and collections management work […]
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