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Step into the magic ✨ The day is here! Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971 is now on view at the Detroit Institute of Arts through June 23, 2024:

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Remembering the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, a frequent supporter of DIA events. She’s pictured here at the 1991 Bal Africain, a fundraiser for the Friends of African and African American Art. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and our Detroit community.

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We did it! 🎉 We did it (again!)! 🎉 We are honored to announce that the Detroit Institute of Arts has been named the Best Art Museum in America by @usatoday readers — for the second year in a row. To our supporters, patrons and staff: Thank you.

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We had a very special monster visit us this weekend while he was in Detroit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of @sesamestreet . We love you too, Elmo! #ThisIsMyStreet

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We hear there's a #museumsnowballfight happening now! While we're not affected by #BombCyclone , we have plenty of snow over here in #Detroit ! Throwing Willard Leroy Metcalf's "The White Veil" your way!

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Happy #SolarEclipse2017 ! Pictured here are #DiegoRivera , #FridaKahlo & others watching the #SolarEclipse of Aug. 31, 1932 at the DIA. 🌗

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Childe Hassam, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, 1888, oil on canvas. Detroit Institute of Arts.

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James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Nocturne in Black and Gold, the Falling Rocket, 1875, oil on panel. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Dexter M. Ferry, Jr., 46.309. #FeaturedArt

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Spotted today on the DIA's north lawn! ❤️ #TuesdayThoughts #Detroit

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Yesterday, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose a painting by African American artist Robert S. Duncanson to take part in Capital Rotunda gift-giving ceremony. Best known for his work during the Civil War era — Duncanson's work is featured in the DIA's permanent collection.

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The DIA is among many Detroit buildings lit up in pink to celebrate the life of Aretha Franklin.

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We are approaching the final weeks to see the DIA's "Van Gogh in America," which will be on view through January 22. Get your tickets at — Vincent van Gogh, "The Diggers," 1889, oil on paper lined onto canvas.

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You can see "Officer of the Hussars," a masterpiece by Kehinde Wiley, the artist who painted @BarackObama 's official portrait for @NPG , at the DIA! #mynpg #BlackHistoryMonth #KehindeWiley @kehindewileyart

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The DIA joins the Detroit community in celebrating life of artist Charles McGee, who has passed away at the age of 96.

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Happy bday to Vincent van Gogh, born #onthisday in 1853! Check out "Portrait of Postman Roulin" at the DIA. #vangogh

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Born in Los Angeles in 1977 — Kehinde Wiley is one of the most celebrated painters of his generation. Wiley is known for his vibrant, highly naturalistic paintings of contemporary African American men and women.

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Happy Halloween from the DIA! 🎃 🖼: "The Three Skulls," Paul Cézanne, 1898, oil on canvas, DIA no. 70.163

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The DIA has partnered with @googlearts and 30+ other cultural institutions from seven different countries to launch the first online retrospective art project dedicated to commemorating the life and legacy of #FridaKahlo . Explore at . #FacesofFrida

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Conceived in tribute to the city's manufacturing base and labor force of the 1930s, Diego Rivera's renowned "Detroit Industry" murals at the DIA embodies the spirit of Labor Day. 🖼"Detroit Industry, South Wall," Diego Rivera, 1932-1933, fresco. Detroit Institute of Arts.

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Known for his contribution to the French Impressionist movement — happy birthday to painter Claude Monet, born #onthisday in 1840. 🖼 Claude Monet, Rounded Flower Bed (Corbeille de fleurs), 1876, oil on canvas. Detroit Institute of Arts, City of Detroit Purchase, 21.71.

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#MayTheFourth be with you! Over 200 Star Wars fans invaded the DIA galaxy to take a galactic-sized photo in celebration of #StarWarsDay and the May 20 opening of “Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume" at the museum. #StarWarsatDIA #StarWarsCostumes

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African American painter Hughie Lee-Smith, who was from Detroit, created this painting in 1952. Most of Lee-Smith's paintings contain solitary slender figures in spare urban and seascapes, conveying an overwhelming sense of isolation. #ShareYourIDEA #DIAEveryday

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Happy #OpeningDay , and go #Detroit @Tigers ! #OpeningDayDET

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Happy bday to Van Gogh, born this day in 1853! The DIA is the 1st U.S. museum to acquire a painting by the artist! http://t.co/BOmKiYFZsZ

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The DIA is deeply moved by a gift of $1.71 million from late museum shop volunteer & DPS teacher Elizabeth Verdow.

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🖼 "Bank of the Oise at Auvers," Vincent van Gogh, oil on canvas, DIA no. 70.159.

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Celebrating the DIA's status as the first public museum in the United States to purchase a painting by Vincent van Gogh — experience 74 authentic Van Gogh works in "Van Gogh in America" currently on view at the DIA! Visit to learn more.

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In honor of #LaborDay , we're sharing the work of sociologist & photographer Lewis Hine, whose photos helped change U.S. child labor laws

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Artemisia Gentileschi’s “Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes” has returned to the galleries after treatment. We hope that you will enjoy this transformation!  #ArtemisiaDIA

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#OnThisDay in 1885, the DIA was founded as the Detroit Museum of Art! #DetroitArt #DetroitPride #313DLove

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Our Newman is red. Our Picasso is blue. Admission is free. #Detroit , we 💗 you. #detroitloveletter #ValentinesDay

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Opening October 2, 2022 at the DIA, "Van Gogh in America" celebrates the DIA's status as the first public museum to purchase a painting by Vincent van Gogh! Discover the fascinating story of America’s introduction to this iconic artist, in an exhibition only at the DIA:

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Thank you for voting #YesForTheDIA ! With your support — the DIA will continue to provide one-of-a-kind access to history and cultures not found in books, on TV or online.

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In honor of Museum Selfie Day, we encourage you to explore self-portraiture in the DIA's collection, from Vincent van Gogh and others. Share your DIA selfies with us at #MuseumSelfieDIA ! 🖼 "Self Portrait," Vincent van Gogh, 1887, oil on artist board, mounted to wood panel.

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Today the DIA announced with @MidtownDetroit a design competition to transform the museum's exterior grounds into a public space for all and extend those plans to connect with the Cultural District's many institutions. Read more:

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Happy #Halloween from the DIA! Sharing Paul Cézanne's "The Three Skulls"

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Celebrating all veterans today for their service and sacrifice. Image: "Untitled (Soldier and Companion)," between 1861 and 1865, tintype, photographer unknown, American, active 1860-65. Currently on view in "Lost and Found: Photographs from the DIA's Collection," through 3/3/19.

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In honor of #WorldEmojiDay , we're sharing an #emoji guide to popular pieces in the DIA's collection. Have anything to add? Tweet us!

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Download your “Detroit Industry” Zoom background here:

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Happy birthday to French sculptor Auguste Rodin, who was born #OnThisDay in 1840. Rodin's "The Thinker" quietly contemplates at the Woodward entrance of the DIA.

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Artist Jenny Holzer’s YOU VOTE will be on display from 7-11 p.m. nightly until Saturday.

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Shirley Woodson getting more well-deserved national attention!

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Shirley Woodson has been a vital part of Detroit’s art community for decades, and now, the 85-year- old’s work is being displayed at the Detroit Institute of Art. After spending her life supporting artists of color, it’s finally her turn in the spotlight.

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A big birdie told us that a furry friend of ours is three-and-a-half today 🥳 Happy Birthday, @elmo ! Today's your day, pal: we hope you can come visit the DIA again soon! Until then, we shall reminisce on the fun times we've shared. 👋

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#TBT The Detroit Museum of Art opened in a Romanesque-style building on Jefferson Ave. on September 1, 1888.

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“Art is the universal language, and it belongs to all mankind.” — Diego Rivera Happy birthday to world-renowned muralist Diego Rivera, who was born on this day in 1886. Celebrate by stopping by to see his famous “Detroit Industry Murals.”

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“By Her Hand: Artemisia Gentileschi and Women Artists in Italy, 1500-1800” opens this Sunday, February 6, at the DIA! Giovanna Garzoni (Italian, 1600-1670), “A Hedgehog in a Landscape,” 1643-1651, bodycolor on vellum. Private Collection, West Hartford, Connecticut. #FeaturedArt

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Happy #313Day ! The DIA is pleased to call Detroit home.

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Artist Jacob Lawrence created "The 1920's… Migrants Arrive and Cast Their Ballots" in 1974, using bold colors and geometric shapes to depict a group of Black migrants from southern states lined up to vote at a polling location in the north. #ShareYourIDEA

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This week marks the anniversary of the debut of Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry murals in 1933. Diego Rivera’s “Detroit Industry Murals” is a monumental 27-panel mural at the Detroit Institute of Arts that portrays the geological, technological, and human history of Detroit.

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Wow! Metro Detroiter Jason Ramos stopped by today to show off his "Detroit Industry" tattoo. Inked by Jay Wheeler.

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4 years

Fascinate today. #DIAeveryday

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We're saddened to learn about the passing of music legend #Prince . "Rising Dove" by Harold Edgerton #whendovescry

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Known for his exquisite use of color, French painter Henri Matisse was recognized for his combination of bold, primary colors and free, simple forms. #DIAeveryday 🎨 “The Window”, Henri Matisse, 1916, oil on canvas, DIA no. 22.14.

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Celebrate #LaborDay with Diego Rivera's "Detroit Industry" frescoes at the DIA.

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Known for his exquisite use of color, French painter Henri Matisse was recognized for his combination of bold, primary colors and free, simple forms. #FeaturedArt 🖼 Henri Matisse, The Window, 1916, oil on canvas. Detroit Institute of Arts, City of Detroit Purchase, 22.14.

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2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the #Detroit @tigers 1968 World Series Championship. Visit "Play Ball! Baseball at the DIA" to see original collectibles that celebrate the win, like this Topps baseball card featuring pitcher Earl Wilson! #PlayBallDIA

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Ten years ago, we posted this quote after the Sandy Hook shooting. Heartbreakingly, we post it again today. “We owe our children – the most vulnerable citizens in any society – a life free from violence and fear.” - Nelson Mandela Image : Alison Saar, “Blood/Sweat/Tears,” 2005

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The DIA opened in 1888 as the Detroit Museum of Art in a romanesque-style building on Jefferson Ave. #architectureMW

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This is a time lapse of painting conservators Blair Bailey and Ellen Hanspach-Bernal brush applying synthetic varnish to our Artemisia Gentileschi painting. Re-varnishing is important as varnish saturates the colors, as well as protects the oil paint surface. #ArtemisiaDIA

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You never know who is going to walk through the doors of the DIA! Here we see Cary Grant in the 1950's. #tbt

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Beautiful Diego Rivera-esque mural by local artist @SydneyGJames celebrating the hard work of GM assembly employees!

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Happy birthday to Claude Monet, a founder of French Impressionist painting, who was born #onthisday in 1840. #Monet #Gladioli

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Vincent sees you… 😉 Head to the DIA this weekend to visit "Van Gogh in America," and experience 74 authentic Van Gogh works from around the world! "Van Gogh in America" closes January 22, 2023.

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Happy birthday to us!

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HBD @DIADetroit ! The DIA was founded #onthisday in 1885 as the Detroit Museum of Art. The founders of the museum met then to adopt the articles of incorporation and select the first board of trustees. #Detroit #DetroitHistory

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Glad you found us, @elmo !

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Yeah baby! Elmo made it to @DIADetroit ! #ThisIsMyStreet

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Join the DIA and @TheWrightMuseum in honoring the music and legacy of legendary #Detroit hip-hop producer J Dilla February 9–10. Performances are free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties: #JDilla #BlackHistoryDIA #DCyphered

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Today, we gathered up those materials — including Tyvek suits, swabs, masks, P95 mask cartridges, wiping cloths and 3,000 nitrile gloves — and delivered them to local hospitals.

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Happy birthday to American artist Andy Warhol, who was born #onthisday in 1928. #Warhol

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DIA painting conservators are removing non-original yellowed varnish from the Artemisia Gentileschi painting (52.253). In UV, cleaned areas do not fluoresce green. See Judith’s sleeve where the varnish removal created a change in color above the dashed yellow line. #ArtemisiaDIA

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We have re-opened! After an unprecedented four-month shutdown of the museum due to the COVID-19 state of emergency — today, we welcomed members and tri-county residents back into the museum.

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Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, Martha and Mary Magdalene, ca. 1598, oil and tempera on canvas. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of the Kresge Foundation and Mrs. Edsel B. Ford, 73.268. #FeaturedArt

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We stand in solidarity with the people of Detroit and those around the world appealing for an end to racism, inequality, brutality and fear. The Detroit Institute of Arts commits to serving as a place of inclusion, diversity & equity for everyone in our community and beyond. 1/2

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New on view at the DIA are four works by renowned painter, illustrator, muralist and arts educator #AaronDouglas , who is considered the quintessential visual artist of the #HarlemRenaissance . Come see them in the African American art galleries!

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John Singer Sargent, Mosquito Nets, 1908, oil on canvas. Detroit Institute of Arts, Founders Society Purchase, Robert H. Tannahill Foundation Fund, General Membership Fund, et al., 1993.18. #FeaturedArt

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With the DIA closed, one of our smallest neighbors was able to make social distancing use of the empty Woodward Plaza, where she learned how to ride a bike yesterday.

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With a little help from the DIA, this visitor used the power of art to "prompose" to his date in Prentis Court.

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DIA staff gathered to celebrate famed Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, who was born #onthisday in 1886. #diegorivera #detroitindustry

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On the hunt to catch ‘em all? We’ve caught various types of Pokémon in and around the DIA! #PokemonGo #catchemall

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Thanks for visiting us today, @BBC ! 💙

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Last year, a record 73,239 students visited the DIA on field trips, an increase of almost 6,000 from the previous year. Of those, 29,124 were from Wayne County, 19,288 from Oakland County & 13,714 from Macomb County, all given free bus transportation and free admission.

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On #IWD2020 , the DIA is spotlighting Artemisia Gentileschi’s (1593-1653) biography as seen through her painting in our collection “Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes.”

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"Everybody goes to the Sistine Chapel when they’re in Rome. When they’re in Detroit, they come to see our Diego Rivera.” — @SalvadorSalort Read more about the DIA in the @nytimes : #art #detroit

A Rare Gem in a City That Has Struggled (Published 2022)

The Detroit Institute of Arts came close to selling some of its treasures when the city went bankrupt in 2013. But now, it’s thriving.

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In honor of #PrideMonth , we're celebrating the creative contributions of LGBTQIA+ artists in the DIA's collection. Kehinde Wiley, born in Los Angeles in 1977, is one of the most celebrated painters of his generation.

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In honor of Labor Day we would like to share this panel from the “Detroit Industry” murals. http://t.co/z8amEsV9Zx

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The DIA recently acquired this beautifully carved “Virgin and Child” by Luis Salvador Carmona, an influential Spanish Rococo sculptor

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Here's to Detroit's Largest selfie! #DetroitWeek #DetroitSelfies http://t.co/Gg7A85RRF9

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Kehinde Wiley’s “Officer of the Hussars” is back from being on loan! Thanks to the dedicated Conservation and Collections Management staff, both painting and frame are back on view — now on display in Kresge Reception S250. #artconservation #arthandling

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The Force is strong. Spring is finally here! #StarWarsatDIA #StarWarsCostumes #Detroit #magnolias

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Tune in at 9 a.m. tomorrow!

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There's a lot going on in Shirley Woodson's vivid paintings. And at 85, this artist and former schoolteacher is being celebrated with her first one-woman show at the Detroit Institute of Arts

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. @swoon has made her mark on #Detroit ! Check out her recently completed mural in the city's Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. #swoondet

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🖼 "Mosquito Nets," John Singer Sargent, 1908, oil on canvas, DIA no. 1993.18. #FeaturedArt

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🖼 "Plum Tree in Blossom," Dodge Macknight, American, watercolor, DIA no. 07.13.

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Happy birthday to the Detroit Institute of Arts! #Onthisday in 1885, the DIA was founded as the Detroit Museum of Art.

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🎨"Study for Painting with White Form", Wassily Kandinsky, 1913, oil on canvas, 39 1/4 x 34 3/4 inches (99.7 x 88.3 cm) #FeaturedArt

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The "Detroit Industry" murals, created by Diego Rivera in the early 1930s, depict the city's industrial past. #DIAEveryday

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Concept artist Ralph McQuarrie “initially envisioned [R2-D2] rolling around on a ball bearing.” That effect was too difficult to achieve in the ‘70s, but advanced technology allowed for the rolling BB-8 in “The Force Awakens” by 2015. #StarWarsatDIA

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The 'Power to the People' mural has now been completed in downtown Detroit. Renowned artist Hubert Massey, a DIA board member, led a team of local teens in designing the mural. Learn more in the @freep :

'Power to the People' mural painted on Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit

Renowned artist Hubert Massey is working with 20 Detroit teens to create a mural on Woodward Avenue with the message of 'Power to the people.'

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“By Her Hand: Artemisia Gentileschi and Women Artists in Italy, 1500-1800” is now open at the DIA: Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, ca. 1623-1625, oil on canvas. Detroit Institute of Arts, 52.253.

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🖼 "Melancholy Woman," 1902, Pablo Picasso, oil on canvas, DIA no. 70.190. #FeaturedArt

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Admission to “Dance! American Art, 1830 - 1960” is free on Mother’s Day! Bring your mom to the DIA. #jointhedance

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#DiegoRivera 's "Detroit Industry" fresco cycle reminds us of the fragile relationship between humans and the earth. See this masterpiece in stunning detail at . #EarthDay #EarthDay2018 #DiegoRivera #DetroitIndustry

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