Tag Archives: the Davis

Cate McQuaid’s glowing review of Double Solitaire

posted by Jennifer Hughes | 11.17.11

For those folks who haven’t seen it yet, perhaps Cate McQuaid’s review in this past weekend’s Boston Globe will persuade you.

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Wildlife Reborn

posted by Jennifer Hughes | 10.27.11

A WONDERFUL guest post from Claire Shiplett, Wellesley Class of 2014, and Design Student Assistant in the Public Affairs Office. It’s a touching reminder to all of us of how rewarding it can be to look closely. “The Davis Museum’s … Continue reading →

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Inspired by the Davis: An artful affair

posted by Jennifer Hughes | 10.12.11

Wedding bells are a-ringing at Wellesley. Not only were there three weddings at Wellesley’s Houghton Chapel over the Columbus Day weekend, but the Improper Bostonian also featured Global Flora: Botanical Imagery and Exploration in its’ fall wedding issue. I think … Continue reading →

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blog I love: Jewett Art Gallery

posted by Jennifer Hughes | 9.21.11

The Jewett Art Gallery is not only a wonderful place to see great art on campus (thanks to gallery director and studio art member extraordinaire Clara Lieu), I love their blog. Clara always brings great, often local artists, to the … Continue reading →

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Biodiversity goes artsy

posted by Jennifer Hughes | 9.2.11

I keep looking at the cover of the fall arts calendar, and discovering new, little details (can you tell I liked Where’s Waldo as a kid?). My current favorite detail in this tableau is the staring contest going on between … Continue reading →

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Bay State Banner reviews El Anatsui exhibition at the Davis

posted by Jennifer Hughes | 6.13.11

The Bay State Banner just gave a glowing review of El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa, which is in its final two weeks at the Davis.

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Behind the scenes at the El Anatsui installation

posted by Jennifer Hughes | 5.6.11

Lisa Fischman, director of the Davis, told me a great story the other day.  An alumna visiting campus stopped her and asked how in the world she managed to get El Anatsui, the most famous artist alive, to not only … Continue reading →

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