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Learn how Cassatt made her iconic color print The Letter in 5 steps.
By Christina Taylor, paper conservator at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Delve into the Legion of Honor’s building, exhibitions, and neighborhood, along with a timeline and fun facts and figures.
How our conservation team made this sofa fit for a queen.
By Magnolia Molcan, interim associate director of digital content
A simple art that connects generations.
By Natalia Salinas Yanez, textile arts intern
Meet the Art Deco icon and Hollywood favorite.
The only American invited to join the French Impressionists and the most celebrated woman artist of her time.
By Antonia Smith, digital project manager
Bay Area artists and art historians on Leilah Babirye: We Have a History.
By Kristen Stain, artist and designer; Ivy Mills, lecturer in the history of art, UC Berkeley; Salimatu Amabebe, chef and multimedia artist
Bible story, but make it a wedding in a Dutch country house.
By Isabella Lores-Chavez, associate curator, European paintings
The artist on her love of San Francisco, how she communicates through art, and how painting never goes as planned (but that’s what makes it exciting).
By Shaquille Heath, writer
Taking a closer look at some of the animals in our artworks.
By Jack Dumbacher, curator of birds and mammals, California Academy of Sciences
Staying focused on sustainability.
By Christopher Dawe, associate director of facilities and operations
Stars are crossed, gender is performed, and sexuality is fluid in Bol’s The Crowning of Mirtillo.
