The Birds of America: Audubon Aquatints FINAL DAY

Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville

This exhibition presents 24 of the 435 prints comprising the best known work of 19th century American naturalist John James Audubon (1785-1851): the folio of engravings entitled The Birds of America. The execution of this series captivated Audubon’s imagination for over twenty-five years, with the actual engraving of the images taking place from 1826 to [...]

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Cut Up/Cut Out OPENS / Curator’s Viewpoint

Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville

Curator’s Viewpoint with HMA Director of Curatorial Affairs, Peter Baldaia Sunday, November 19 Lecture: 2 p.m. Reception: 3 p.m. Free to Museum members/ Included with general admission The art of cutting paper dates back thousands of years, with early artworks coming from 6th century China. Originally a decorative handcraft for women, Chinese paper-cutting eventually expanded [...]

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