Tag Archives: Grohmann Museum

Visiting with Sonia

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Katherine Wikoff

What a nice surprise this afternoon to discover that my old friend Sonia was broadcasting her WMSE (91.7FM) “Blues Drive” radio show from the Grohmann Museum to promote Gallery Night. I was working late this afternoon when I saw her … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Milwaukee, Music, Writing, blogging | Tagged "The Blues Drive", blues music, Gallery Night, Grohmann Museum, Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Sonia blues radio, WMSE 91.7FM | 7 Comments

Waiting for the Elevator (And My First-Ever Exhibit Submission)

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Katherine Wikoff

While waiting for the elevator in my building, I decided to check my texts. Apparently the last app I’d used was my camera, because it was still active when I opened things up. The image that flashed onscreen before being replaced … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Creativity, Learning, Life, Photography | Tagged Grohmann Museum, photography, Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries, Wright State University | 12 Comments

Grohmann Museum, Morning Sun Through Clouds

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

Posted in Milwaukee, Photography | Tagged Downtown Milwaukee, Grohmann Museum, Milwaukee, morning sunlight, sunlight through clouds | 4 Comments

Grohmann Museum, Reflected

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

Saw this reflection of my building in a puddle from last night’s rain while leaving work this afternoon.

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Panorama of the Panorama!

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

I stopped in this morning to see the Grohmann Museum’s new exhibit. Although it opened May 27, I’ve only been in the building since then during hours when the gallery is closed. Last week was finals, and between holing up to grade … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Milwaukee, Photography | Tagged depth of field, Grohmann Museum, Michael Newhall, optical illusion, photography | 1 Comment

Grohmann Museum Rooftop Garden, February

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

If I have a small class, I’ll occasionally take my students up to the rooftop sculpture garden on a warm spring day. We carry benches from all corners to sit together for discussion. To keep track of our time, we need merely glance over … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Art, Life, Milwaukee, Photography, Teaching | Tagged Brutalism, Brutalist architecture, college teaching, Grohmann Museum, Grohmann Museum Rooftop Garden, Grohmann Museum statues, holding classes outside, Juneau Village Towers, Milwaukee, rooftop garden | 2 Comments

A Handy Perch

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

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Grohmann Museum – Twilight, November Drizzle

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Katherine Wikoff

Photo of a streetlight shining through raindrops on the glass canopy over the entrance to the Grohmann Museum, taken as I left work late this afternoon.

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Grohmann Museum in October

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Katherine Wikoff

Looking east on State Street in downtown Milwaukee. I love the yellow leaves of the locust trees against the red brick and green dome of the Grohmann.

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Grohmann Museum Statues (Again)

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Katherine Wikoff

Ever since noticing the Grohmann Museum statues’ reflection in the office building across the street last week, I’ve been sort of obsessed with them. Maybe not literally, but I’ve definitely begun looking up at them A LOT (and whipping out my … Continue reading →

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