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NOW ON VIEW! ‘David Uzochukwu: Bodies of Water’

Make plans to spend your today with us and be among the first to experience this special debut in Memphis! 🏛️🌊

This is David Uzochukwu’s very first solo museum exhibition in the United States, offering a deeply moving look at identity, resilience, and belonging through larger-than-life images.

Click the link in our bio to plan your visit!

#DavidUzochukwu #BodiesOfWater #MemphisBrooks #MemphisArt #Choose901 MuseumDay
Sponsored by:

Major support from the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from Molly and Jason Wexler, Dr. Linda Tharp, Black Art Collective, and Pride Collective.

The exhibition catalogue is supported by Furthermore:
a program of the J.M. Kaplan Fund. taken in Memphis Brooks Museum of Art by @memphisartmuseum

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4 months ago

🤘Pure punk adrenaline right here in Memphis.

MCA Alumna and photographer Ebet Roberts tells us the story of her iconic Sid Vicious photograph was created.

This work is featured in the exhibition titled ‘Memphis College of Art, 1936–2020: An Enduring Legacy’ and is currently on view.

Stop by today!

Ebet Roberts, ‘Sid Vicious Performing with the Sex Pistols’, 1978

Memphis College of Art, 1936-2020: An Enduring Legacy is guest curated by Marina Pacini, Chief Curator, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 2002-2019.

Supported by Formanek Foundation

Sponsored by: National Endowment for the Arts, Wyeth Foundation for American Art, Anonymous, The James Lee House, Ellen and Brig Klyce, KC and Jeff Warren, Doug Carpenter + Associates, Kaywin Feldman and Jim Lutz, and the Art Now Collective.

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MCA Host Committee:Anise and Ron Belz, Kim Caldwell, Kristi and James Carmichael, Dabney Coors, Metcalf and Madeleine Crump, Pinkney and Janice Herbert, Martha and Michael Hess, Milton and Maggie Lovell, Simone and Logan Meeks, Suzanne and Jon Scharff, Henry Turley and Wanda Shea, KC and Jeff Warren, Tate and Webb Wilson, Carissa Hussong and David Lusk, Fatima and James Little, Angie and Will Deupree, Brooke and Alan Balducci, Kristen and Jay Keegan, Sherri and Kevin Kimery, Kerry Jackson and Kathy Fish, Barbara and Pitt Hyde, and Lisa Brumleve-Pratt and Harry Pratt

#MCA #memphisbrooksmuseumofart #90Artists #memphis taken in Memphis Brooks Museum of Art by @memphisartmuseum

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6 months ago

Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow! Catch us downtown at River Arts Fest, we’ve got an EXTRA special activity for everyone who stops by!😝

Members be sure to come pick up your FREE MAM tote bag, we’ll be waiting for you.

See you all tomorrow.

We’re proud to sponsor River Arts Fest, celebrating the artists and makers who make our city shine. Join us October 17–18 downtown for a weekend of creativity, community, and connection. taken in Memphis Brooks Museum of Art by @memphisartmuseum

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2 days ago

If you’ve ever needed an excuse to plan a road trip to America, this might be it 🇺🇸

Thanks to author Arnold Lehman and our latest title ‘America’s Hidden Treasures: 101 Museums of Art, Innovation & Americana’ you’ll have copious options of routes to take!

For now, we’ve selected a route of 6 towards the East of The States that you should consider:

📍 Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

📍 Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, New York

📍 Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Washington, D.C.

📍 Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta, Georgia

📍 Memphis Art Museum, Memphis, Tennessee

📍 Figge Art Museum, Davenport, Iowa

Stay tuned for part two…

Link in bio to learn more or shop our books 📚 by @memphisartmuseum

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5 days ago

🤔 Have you visited our new website? Have you signed up for emails?

Why not do both! Explore our shiny new website and then make sure to sign up for the emails so you don’t miss a beat.

57 Days until The Memphis Art Museum opens.🥳

Link in the bio to explore!#memphisartmuseum #memphis #explorememphis taken in Memphis Brooks Museum of Art by @memphisartmuseum

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9 days ago

Today, we honor beloved Memphis artist and educator Chuck Johnson (1949-2026), a mentor and friend to MANY.

Known for his explorations of shape, line, and pattern, Chuck was an equally exacting gardner tending to his bonsai trees.

His legacy lives on through those he has impacted. taken in Memphis, Tennessee by @memphisartmuseum

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11 days ago

💀🌼 DÍA DE MUERTOS PARADE & FESTIVAL IS TAKING OVER DOWNTOWN MEMPHIS

Get ready, Memphis! The annual Día de Muertos celebration is back, bringing color, music, and tradition to Main Street.

Memphis Art Museum is proud to partner with Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group, the Orpheum Theatre Group, and Orion Financial to invite you and your family to honor your ancestors, remember loved ones, and celebrate the cycle of life and death.

📅 Oct 24th
Parade: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Festival: 12–3 p.m.

📍 NEW DOWNTOWN PARADE ROUTE
The parade starts at Court Square, marches straight down Main Street, and finishes at the Halloran Center (Orpheum Theatre Group).

WHAT TO EXPECT
Hands-on art-making activities
Live dance troupes
Catrinas & Catrines
Live music and entertainment
Face painting for all ages
Local vendors and community altars
ADMISSION: FREE

GET INVOLVED
Want to be part of the parade and festival? Cazateatro is looking for local vendors, parade participants, community partners, and cheer station hosts.

Check the link in the bio!

We can't wait to celebrate with you on Main Street! 🧡 by @memphisartmuseum

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18 days ago

The LAST party at this location is happening tomorrow night! Get your tickets and be a part of this historical event.

Come As Thou Art: A Broadway Musical Masquerade Ball & Runway. Here’s a sneak peek.🫣

It’s going to be part Broadway spectacular and part costume extravaganza.
Come dressed for a night of music, connection, and a little bit of magic. Enjoy cocktails and an exclusive Broadway-inspired couture collection presented by designer and host, Ramona Sonin.

Be the first to see 5 Memphis-based fashion designers reveal their latest works as they compete for a spot in next year’s Memphis Art and Fashion Week!

What are the categories for the costume competition? We’ll be looking for:
Best Leading Woman/Man
Best Villian
Best Hero
Best Comic Relief
Best Duo

Let’s make it a night to remember! by @memphisartmuseum

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24 days ago

Maritza Dávila-Irizarry shares on teaching printmaking at MCA and what brought her joy.

Today kicks off our Tennessee Triennial weekend here in Memphis; click the link in the bio to learn how to get involved!

Shelby county residents remember museum admission is FREE, visit the front desk for your tickets.

Memphis College of Art, 1936-2020: An Enduring Legacy is guest curated by Marina Pacini, Chief Curator, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 2002-2019.

Supported by Formanek Foundation

Sponsored by: National Endowment for the Arts, Wyeth Foundation for American Art, Anonymous, The James Lee House, Ellen and Brig Klyce, KC and Jeff Warren, Doug Carpenter + Associates, Kaywin Feldman and Jim Lutz, and the Art Now Collective.

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MCA Host Committee:Anise and Ron Belz, Kim Caldwell, Kristi and James Carmichael, Dabney Coors, Metcalf and Madeleine Crump, Pinkney and Janice Herbert, Martha and Michael Hess, Milton and Maggie Lovell, Simone and Logan Meeks, Suzanne and Jon Scharff, Henry Turley and Wanda Shea, KC and Jeff Warren, Tate and Webb Wilson, Carissa Hussong and David Lusk, Fatima and James Little, Angie and Will Deupree, Brooke and Alan Balducci, Kristen and Jay Keegan, Sherri and Kevin Kimery, Kerry Jackson and Kathy Fish, Barbara and Pitt Hyde, and Lisa Brumleve-Pratt and Harry Pratt.

#MCA #memphisbrooksmuseumofart #90Artists #memphis by @memphisartmuseum

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25 days ago

🚨 Come in and shop the sale! 30% of everything, with members receiving an extra 20% on top.

Find something new for you or a gift for someone else. Anything from Artist books, postcards, mugs, bags, candles, and more. by @memphisartmuseum

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25 days ago

Here’s your guide to exploring the Tennessee Triennial Highlight Weekend — Memphis Edition. Exhibition openings, Artist Talks, FREE art-making and more! Events kick off tomorrow and run through the weekend.

Check the link in the bio to learn more and get involved!

@sheetcakegallery
@davidluskgallery
@uofm_art_and_design
@dixonmemphis
@urbanartmemphis taken in Memphis Brooks Museum of Art by @memphisartmuseum

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GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED
9.25 is the LAST Come As Thou Art as the Museum’s Overton Park location! It’s not to be missed so we’re giving away ✨2 PAIRS of tickets✨ to the Runway AND After Party where we’ll have a photo experience ready to capture all the drama of the evening!
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To Enter: ⁠
💛Follow @cheersphotoco and @brooksmuseum
🖤Like this post
💛Tag a friend in the comments
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✨BONUS ENTRIES: Share this post directly to your story and tag @cheersphotoco and @brooksmuseum

The two winners will be announced on 9/23. taken in Memphis Brooks Museum of Art by @memphisartmuseum

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