Teal blue pitcher with a yellow and red casserole dish
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President’s Circle Preview Celebration: “Scandinavian Design and the United States”

March 22, 2023, 5:30 pm8:00 pm

In-person

Open to President’s Circle level Members and above

Get an insider’s first look at Scandinavian Design and the United States, 1890–1980. Hear from special guests, the exhibition curators Monica Obniski and Bobbye Tigerman, in a lecture beginning at 6:15 p.m. A reception in Windhover Hall will follow at 7 p.m.

RSVP by Wednesday, March 8, to Leah Peavler, development officer for stewardship and events, at rsvp@mam.org or 414-224-3889.

 

Not a President’s Circle level Member? Join today or upgrade your membership for access to this and other exclusive events. To learn more, call the membership team at 414-224-3284.

 

About the Curators

Monica Obniski is the curator of decorative arts and design at the High Museum of Art and former curator at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Bobbye Tigerman is the Marilyn B. and Calvin B. Gross Curator, Decorative Arts and Design, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

 

Image: Jens H. Quistgaard (Danish, 1919–2008), manufactured by Dansk Designs (New York, founded 1954), Kobenstyle casseroles and pitcher, designed 1955. Casseroles: enameled steel, red; 4¾ × 10¼ × 7¾ in., yellow: 5⅛ × 11½ × 9 in., pitcher: enameled steel, plastic; 8 × 5¾ × 4 in. Private collections. Photo © Milwaukee Art Museum, by John R. Glembin

Location: 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202