Photo of the Week: Wisteria Gates at the Detroit Institute of Arts

Stylized bird on Wisteria Gates

Ever since I saw the beautiful bronze doors at the Toledo Museum of Art earlier this year, I’ve been paying closer attention to doors and gates at the gardens and museums I visit.

And today, my attention to detail paid off when I found another stunning decorative metalwork piece at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). Continue reading Photo of the Week: Wisteria Gates at the Detroit Institute of Arts

Photo of the Week: Detroit Industry, Diego Rivera Murals

Detroit Industry mural, south wall depicting Detroit factory workers

The images are breathtaking.

As I walked into the Rivera Court at the Detroit Institute of Arts, I was surrounded by 27 panels of vibrant murals by Mexican artist Diego Rivera, depicting Detroit and its industry. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Detroit Industry, Diego Rivera Murals

Photo of the Week: Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out Program at Edward Hines Park

Vincent Van Gogh self-portrait

I was thrilled to read last week’s announcement from the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) that their popular Inside|Art program was back for the sixth year.

And even more excited when I learned one of the venues for the program was near me, in Edward Hines Park in southeastern Michigan. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out Program at Edward Hines Park