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Boston Ballet School Dancers Brought Degas Paintings to Life
In honor of Impressionist painter Edgar Degas’ 184th birthday and the Museum of Fine Arts’ new exhibit, “French Pastels: Treasures from the Vault,” two pre-professional […]
Step Into the 18th Century at the MFA’s Newest Exhibit, “Casanova’s Europe”
The name Casanova has become synonymous with a certain Don Juan-esque rate of romantic success, devoid of the refinement and class common in the man’s […]
The MFA Is Opening a Dreamy (and Rarely Shown) French Pastels Exhibit
After years in the dark, nearly 40 French pastels are emerging from their vault to take a turn in the spotlight. A new exhibit at the MFA, aptly […]
New MFA Exhibit Uses A-List Names to Tell Refugee Stories
What’s the best way to tell a story? A new exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts asks big questions about narrative voice and storytelling […]
Celebrate Chinese New Year 2018 With These Boston Events
Lunar New Year Celebration at the MFA Enjoy free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts for a day-long celebration of the Year of the Dog. […]
Museum of Fine Arts Battles Philadelphia’s Museum of Art on Twitter
It’s hard to escape Super Bowl fever in Boston. First, eagles were banned on the Esplanade and a local bakery refused to sell Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Then, […]
The MFA Is Bringing Original M.C. Escher Art to Boston
This Saturday—for the first time in Boston’s history—original works by graphic artist M.C. Escher will be on display at the Museum of Fine Arts. Titled […]
The MFA, Gardner Museum, and ICA Are Free for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day in Boston, various cultural institutions are having free days, as well as offering special programming in honor […]
Riley, the MFA’s New Bug-Sniffing Dog, Had a Big Day
Riley, who at 12 weeks old is now the Museum of Fine Arts’ newest and youngest caretaker, has a very important job to do at […]
The MFA’s (Un)expected Families Exhibit Puts a Twist on Classic Family Portraits
The MFA’s (un)expected families exhibit opens this Saturday, exploring the different definitions of family across multiple generations, romantic relationships, and unique family structures. From antique, […]
The MFA Is Receiving a Huge Collection of Dutch and Flemish Art
The Museum of Fine Arts has announced a huge expansion of their collection of Dutch and Flemish art. They’ll be receiving 113 paintings from Rose-Marie […]
The MFA Is Launching “Late Nites” This Week
Attention all night owls, art lovers, and folks who fall into both of those categories—the MFA is launching a new after-hours event this week. MFA […]
The Interview: Matthew Teitelbaum
The MFA director reveals the secret to buying art and the one local he really hopes will come for a visit (hint: his initials are TB).
The MFA and Uniqlo Announce 10-Year Partnership
The Museum of Fine Arts announced a partnership with minimalist Japanese retailer Uniqlo, to plan for 10 years of Japanese art, activities, and appreciation. The collaboration […]
“Showdown! Kuniyoshi vs. Kunisada” Opens at the Museum of Fine Arts
When budding artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi saw his fellow apprentice, Utagawa Kunisada, float down the river on a boat surrounded by beautiful women, Kuniyoshi resolved to […]