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Exhibitions • Permanent Collection
Curatorial Perspective: Celebrating Contemporary Art
Since the Gibbes Museum of Art first opened its doors in 1905, contemporary art has been a core component of the museum’s mission. Much of the institution’s beloved historical art […]
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Pastel – Expressive and Brilliant
“What is Pastel?” I am asked this question a lot. People think of soft, light colors when they hear the word pastel. I like to explain that the origin of […]
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A Romance with Cuba, by Dr. Jeb Hallett
I have had a romance with Cuba all my life. At the age of ten, I listened to the Revolution on Radio Havana via my small short-wave radio in […]
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Collage, Cut, and Paste Curation by Charlotte Moss
“Found objects, chance creations. . . abolish the separation between art and life. The commonplace is miraculous if rightly seen, if recognized,” wrote poet Charles Simic. How true. Collage […]
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My Charleston Story, as told by the In-House Graphic Designer
Few designers have the privilege of working alongside masterpieces of art, and I count myself among those lucky few! Six months ago, I joined the Gibbes Museum of Art as the […]
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Make Your Own Wave: Japanese Woodblock Printmaking with Kate MacNeil
Woodblock printmaking is an ancient art that was used as early as the eighth century in Japan to reproduce written texts. As technology evolved, printmakers were able to work with a range […]
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The Art & Heart of Philanthropy
Why is giving back important to the community? This was the theme of a recent panel discussion hosted by the Gibbes Museum of Art and the Center for Women. The […]
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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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The End of the American Civil War… (And Photography Exhibition)
When it was announced that the Gibbes Museum of Art would be a part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s blockbuster Photography and the American Civil War traveling exhibition tour, […]
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Arts Education: A Continuing Legacy at the Gibbes
Arts education has always been central to the mission of the Gibbes Museum of Art. In 1912, the Charleston Sketch Club was formed and aspired to be “the basis of […]
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