In search of an exoticism that could provide the key to art, Gauguin and Laval went to Panama in 1887.
The gallery's exhibitions provide exposure to contemporary work as well as to historically significant art.
An acquaintance with sculptor Elie Nadelman provided her first exposure to folk art.
Organizations such as the Modern do not operate under a profit motive, but under mandate to provide the public with access to art.
The Eton Myers Collection provides free access to ancient Egyptian art through the creation of 3D models.
The Rare Books Collection is a growing collection that provides research opportunities in many areas of western thought and experience from history to religion and science to art.
(Beckmann's 1948 "Letters to a Woman Painter" provides a statement of his approach to art.)
EAI provides access to video art within an educational and cultural framework.
The great variety of museums, however, provide educational experiences in many subject areas in addition to art.
He wanted to provide greater international exposure to Chinese art, and avidly explored and incorporated contemporary ideas in his works.