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MSOE Grohmann Museum's new exhibition: 'Patterns of Meaning'

By and FOX6 News Digital Team
Published  January 30, 2024 7:24am CST
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Grohmann Museum overview

Located on the MSOE campus, Grohmann Museum is home to the world’s most comprehensive art collection dedicated to the evolution of human work – And they just opened a new exhibition. Brian Kramp is seeing why "Patterns Of Meaning" is the perfect collection to get you reacquainted with Grohmann.

MILWAUKEE - Located on the MSOE campus, Grohmann Museum (1000 N. Broadway, Milwaukee) is home to the world’s most comprehensive art collection dedicated to the evolution of human work – and it just opened a new exhibition. Brian Kramp is seeing why "Patterns Of Meaning" is the perfect collection to get you reacquainted with Grohmann.

Introduction to Patterns of Meaning special exhibition

Instead of blank white canvas, imagine using salvaged pieces and mill artifacts from years gone by to create a masterpiece. Brian Kramp is at Grohmann Museum seeing how the past was an inspiration for "Patterns Of Meaning."

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GALLERY HOURS

  • Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 12 to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m.

MUSEUM ADMISSION

  • General admission: $5
  • Students / Seniors: $3
  • Children under 12: Free
  • MSOE students (with ID), alumni, faculty and staff: Free

What do pattern makers do?

It’s not often that Grohmann Museum dabbles with abstract art, but their new exhibition called "Patterns Of Meaning" blends industry and art in a magical way. Brian Kramp is on the MSOE campus with one of the biggest and brightest pieces they’ve ever displayed at Grohmann.

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Explanation of industrial monoliths and the paintings on large patterns

Whether it’s large scale painting or monumental sculptures and chandeliers, the pieces on display at the new exhibition at Grohmann Museum were all made from enormous casting patterns from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Brian Kramp is on the MSOE campus seeing why this new exhibit is a must see.

Exhibition overview, with focus on Sculptural Assemblages

Located on the MSOE campus, Grohmann Museum is home to the world’s most comprehensive art collection dedicated to the evolution of human work – And they just opened a new exhibition. Brian Kramp is seeing why "Patterns Of Meaning" is the perfect collection to get you reacquainted with Grohmann.

Steel is not the only material that is cast from patterns

Instead of blank white canvas, imagine using salvaged pieces and mill artifacts from years gone by to create a masterpiece. Brian Kramp is at Grohmann Museum seeing how the past was an inspiration for "Patterns Of Meaning."

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