June 15 – Born on this day in 1594, Poussin is regarded as the founder of the French Classical tradition, despite the fact that he worked for most of his artistic career in Rome. He favored classical and religious subject matter for his art, and in 1628 received...
From the Collection: Half-Armor with Comb-Morion This cuirass (or breastplate and backplate that are fastened together) and morion (or helmet) were crafted originally for combat on horseback with a lance, but were later repurposed for ceremonial use. Both are...
NASA’s Perseverance rover landed in Jezero Crater on Mars at 20:55 GMT on February 18, 2021, following a nearly seven-month journey from Earth. Equipped with specialized instruments and a series of cameras, the mission of the rover is to “seek signs of ancient life...
Have you seen the Rising Voices exhibition at RPM? Rising Voices: The Bennett Prize for Women Figurative Realist Painters, organized by the Muskegon Museum of Art and The Pittsburgh Foundation — is a celebration of women’s voices and the enduring power of the figure...
Ah, science is all around us! RPM’s Education Department LOVES experiments, so we want to share them to you. Parents, with your supervision, all of these experiments and activities can be done at home with the kiddos. This month, replicate and see how the human...
