Happy Birthday to Vincent Van Gogh. Even though we do not have a Van Gogh in our collection we have two artists who were directly influenced by this beloved Dutch artist. Henry Matisse and Emil Nolde Can you see the inspo?

THIS WEEKEND at the Speed Cinema! Rarely seen on the big screen in recent years New 35 mm print SMALL CHANGE (L'Argent de poche) by François Truffaut (1976) 50th anniversary! A collaboration between @speedartmuseum.bsky.social and UofL French Film Festival www.speedmuseum.org/cinema/small...

Your daily reminder to go touch some grass...or flowers. 🌸

50 yrs ago, @speedartmuseum.bsky.social hosted a Truffaut Festival with 10 films and critic Vincent Canby as a guest. To celebrate this anniversary, the Speed and the UofL French Film Festival are teaming up to show Truffaut's Small Change/L'Argent de poche, March 29 at 12:30 pm at the Speed Cinema.

I strive to be this chill 😎

Last night was a wonderful evening at Louisville’s premier black-tie event—great friends, great art, and a beautiful celebration of our city. @speedartmuseum.bsky.social

Woman with a Bracelet by Alfred Stevens (Belgian, 1823-1906) @speedartmuseum.bsky.social

Everyone deserves a little treat. Here you go. A big bouquet of flowers with a tiny cat.

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Now on view in Gallery 2: Chase Hall’s Suzie and Scott (Grand Free) (2023). Honoring his mother, a horse trainer, the painting blends autobiography, equestrian symbolism, and material experimentation.

This rat saw his shadow again. yipppee...6 more weeks of winter...

Ya know, tapestries are just really cool. We have 4 on view now in our Satterwhite gallery. Go stare. PC: @aleestudios.bsky.social

Every era has its main character. Welcome to the 16th century! "Otherworldly Journeys: The Fantastical Worlds of Bosch and Bruegel" is now open! @boijmans.nl This exhibition is supported by Dutch Culture USA, a program of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United States.

Join KY INBRE for a special screening of “Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution” on Oct 23 in Louisville at @speedartmuseum.bsky.social and Lexington at Kentucky Theater and other locations. More details at mailchi.mp/louisville/1...

Coming to Speed Cinema this October! 🎥⁠ A packed month of new 4K restorations, a chilling Kathryn Bigelow thriller, an anime classic, a biotech doc, Richard Linklater’s ode to the French New Wave, and Guillermo del Toro’s latest masterpiece. #SpeedCinema #SpeedArtMuseum

Alexander Horwath is presenting his outstanding essay film HENRY FONDA FOR PRESIDENT at the Yale Film Archive, the New Plaza in NYC, the NGA in DC, @speedartmuseum.bsky.social, the Siskel in Chicago, and Lightbox in Philadelphia — www.criterion.com/current/post...

Excited to see that Speed Cinema @speedartmuseum.bsky.social is screening a double-bill of Tony Conrad's "The Flicker" (1966) and Marie Losier's "Tony Conrad: DreaMiminalist" (2008) on September 21st! I've never seen the latter, "The Flicker" is a favorite! www.speedmuseum.org/cinema/the-f...

The summer I went to see Priscilla for the 100th time. Photo credit: supply lab media

Pouring one out for Ozzy today. RIP to the Prince of Darkness 🤘

When it's Monday BUT it's a short week.

Have you stared at art in a while? What do you like to look for in paintings?

It's Monday 🙄

After four years at the helm, Speed Art Museum Executive Director Raphaela Platow will be concluding her tenure as Director later this year, marking the end of a significant period of exhibition growth and evolution for the Museum.

Raise your hand if you are a fan of glass art! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙋🙌

Our favorite photos–folks documenting Speed art on their phones. 🥲 Photos by @aleestudios.bsky.social

The portrait is currently on view in the exhibition "Brilliant Exiles" at @speedartmuseum.bsky.social, www.speedmuseum.org/brilliant-ex..., on thru June 22.

me just trying to get through the week. Kiki Smith American, born 1954 Untitled, 1992 Latex, glass 5 38 × 74 34 × 36 34 in. (13.7 × 189.9 × 93.3 cm.) Gift of the New Art Collectors and museum purchase 1995.4 a,b

Me trying to find the effort to go to another Derby party today. 🪭#derby Danielle Mckinney (American, born 1981) @danielle_mckinney_ Silence, 2022⁠ Acrylic on canvas⁠

It's Derby Week, quick, post horse art! #KentuckyDerby

Nice work, @speedartmuseum.bsky.social! www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/a...

This and a pastry after.

"I hope this email finds you well" Me:

Ok, yes, Happy St. Patrick's Day, and YES, it's a green painting. Are we free from pinches?⁠ More importantly, did you know this artist is one of the most influential Abstract Expressionist artists of all time?

The Louisville French Film Festival starts on March 20th! 4 recently-released French films at the Floyd Theater on UofL's Belknap campus every Thursday at 5 pm. And Lancelot of the Lake, Robert Bresson's masterpiece, at @speedartmuseum.bsky.social on Sunday, April 13th at 12.30 pm. FREE ADMISSION

The theme for this year's Speed Art Museum Ball—Louisville's premiere black tie gala—was Springtime in Paris with a charming 1920's Parisian ambiance. While always memorable, this year's ball was absolutely extraordinary. @speedartmuseum.bsky.social

Just me and my sleep demons 🥰 August Bromse, One Corpse, 1901

Hey #Museums. It's Wednesday, share your weird things. American, Hat, about 1900, Feathers, silk, Gift of Mrs. Clifford L. Alderson 1950.4.10

I am so proud of the company I’m building. We just celebrated #BlackHistoryMonth with one of our biggest partners @speedartmuseum.bsky.social

"Sabbath Queen", "Celebrating Black Stories - New York International Children's Film Festival" and another weekend of Oscar Shorts are at the Speed Cinema this week. Hurry now, Sabbath Queen is almost sold out. Tickets -speedmuseum.org/cinema

We hit 502 Followers on Bluesky! #louisville iykyk

Walking through the museum and seeing your favorite piece back on view. Bonus points when you see others enjoying it too.

Check out this exciting update on our Art Park, opening in 2025! www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...

This weekend is the last chance to see Current Speed: Kathia St. Hilaire—Invisible Empires. Don't miss this incredible exhibition, which The New York Times called "a must-see!" This exhibition closes on February 9. #KathiaStHilaire #SpeedArtMuseum Photos by Supply Lab Media

Back on the old platform I posted about going to the @speedartmuseum.bsky.social (give a follow) in #Louisville and catching people reading. I like the art/books crossover and wider viewership for art in general. What with the #20BookChallenge going on, I thought now’s a good time to post here.

Is January over yet? Asking for a friend. ❄🥶☃ Attributed to William Edward West, American, 1788 – 1857, Caroline Augusta Sargent Turner (1795-1844), Oil on canvas, Gift of Georgia Rodes, 2018.23

Just a "cool works on our walls" moment.

“Awakened Man” by #violafrey @speedartmuseum.bsky.social

Is this winter over yet? We are starting to feel a bit...frazzled. French, Automaton (detail), about 1910 Various materials Collection of the Speed Art Museum 2008.1

An enchanting hr @speedartmuseum.bsky.social this afternoon! S & I drove down to Louisville, KY on a whim today & arrived right in time for a glimpse into how violins are made! A legit, genuine luthier!! In 2025!! Gabe asked George some great Qs!! georgeyucanadensis.weebly.com gabriellefkowitz.com

Everyone in Louisville right now. Stay warm and safe! ❄ Aurelius O. Revenaugh, American, 1840 ‑ 1908 Newsboy, about 1900 Oil on canvas Gift of Mrs. Silas Starr Painting and frame conservation funded by The Courier‑Journal / Gannett Foundation 1939.22.7

The face of wondering why I didn't take PTO today. Alice Neel, American, 1900 1984 Priscilla Johnson, 1966, Oil on canvas