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The day is here! Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971 is now on view at the Detroit Institute of Arts through June 23, 2024: dia.org/events/exhibit…
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Home to the first Van Gogh in a U.S. museum and Diego Rivera's "Detroit Industry" murals. Free admission for tri-county residents. #DIAeveryday
- Remembering the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, a frequent supporter of DIA events. She’s pictured here at the 1991 Bal Africain, a fundraiser for the Friends of African and African American Art. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and our Detroit community.
- We did it! 🎉 We did it (again!)! 🎉 We are honored to announce that the Detroit Institute of Arts has been named the Best Art Museum in America by @USATODAY readers — for the second year in a row. To our supporters, patrons and staff: Thank you.
- We had a very special monster visit us this weekend while he was in Detroit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of @sesamestreet. We love you too, Elmo! #ThisIsMyStreet
00:00 - We hear there's a #museumsnowballfight happening now! While we're not affected by #BombCyclone, we have plenty of snow over here in #Detroit! Throwing Willard Leroy Metcalf's "The White Veil" your way!
- Happy #SolarEclipse2017! Pictured here are #DiegoRivera, #FridaKahlo & others watching the #SolarEclipse of Aug. 31, 1932 at the DIA. 🌗
- Childe Hassam, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, 1888, oil on canvas. Detroit Institute of Arts.
- James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Nocturne in Black and Gold, the Falling Rocket, 1875, oil on panel. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Dexter M. Ferry, Jr., 46.309. #FeaturedArt
- Yesterday, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose a painting by African American artist Robert S. Duncanson to take part in Capital Rotunda gift-giving ceremony. Best known for his work during the Civil War era — Duncanson's work is featured in the DIA's permanent collection.
- The DIA is among many Detroit buildings lit up in pink to celebrate the life of Aretha Franklin.
- We are approaching the final weeks to see the DIA's "Van Gogh in America," which will be on view through January 22. Get your tickets at dia.org/vangoghinameri… — Vincent van Gogh, "The Diggers," 1889, oil on paper lined onto canvas.
00:00 - You can see "Officer of the Hussars," a masterpiece by Kehinde Wiley, the artist who painted @BarackObama's official portrait for @NPG, at the DIA! #mynpg #BlackHistoryMonth #KehindeWiley @kehindewileyart
- The DIA joins the Detroit community in celebrating life of artist Charles McGee, who has passed away at the age of 96.
