At the Heart of It All - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Word art that reads: At the heart of it all.

Dive deeper into the history of the art on view, explore the behind-the-scenes workings of the Museum, and get down to the heart of it all with this monthly blog from the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! Explore topics like:

Stories Behind the Art

BEhind-the-Scenes

A white neon sign on a dark wall displays the words OFF PITCH WHITE BLACK NESS in uppercase letters. Two small placards and a larger text panel are mounted beside the sign.

Hank Willis Thomas and the Power of Language

By Alisa McCusker, senior curator at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is thrilled […]

A large, red LOVE sculpture stands outside the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, with its letters stacked and tilted. The brick museum building and signage are visible in the background. Two orange traffic cones are in front of the sculpture.

LOVE at the UMFA FAQs

Robert Indiana’s iconic "LOVE" sculpture appeared on the UMFA’s lawn overnight on February 4, 2026. The artwork’s arrival wasn’t as effortless as it appeared. Many people, from UMFA staff, the University of Utah, and generous donors made bringing the sculpture to Utah possible. Learn about the artist and the sculpture’s Utah debut.

Artist Spotlight: Marie Watt

by Emily Lawhead, associate curator of Modern and Contemporary art at the UMFA Marie Watt is a storyteller. Ideas of […]

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Joyful, Art-Filled New Year’s Resolutions

by J. Attridge, UMFA communications coordinator We’ve reached the time of year when people begin to ask, “What’s your new […]

A dense patch of tall, green grass-like plants with a blue informational sign in front, displayed outdoors on a sunny day with blue sky and trees in the background.

Community Interview: Ana Martinez

Entrevista con la comunidad: Ana Martínez The following is a correspondence interview with Ana Martinez, conducted by UMFA communications coordinator […]

A still life scene featuring an open book with illustrations, a globe, a skull, a blue ribbon, a trumpet, a compass, a pocket watch, and scattered papers on a cluttered wooden table.

The Art of Death: Tour of the Sacred and Macabre at the UMFA

by J. Attridge, UMFA communications coordinator If you’re looking for the perfect Halloween outing, follow this guide through the Utah […]

A woman stands at a table arranging large sheets of paper while other adults sit nearby working on art projects in a bright, creative studio space. Art supplies and colorful materials are spread across the table.

Creative Aging

Whether it’s picking up a paintbrush or taking the opportunity to draw, participating in the arts makes our lives healthier and richer.

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Curating with Community / Curaduría Comunitaria

In 2022, an exciting project began at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in collaboration with community partner Artes de México […]

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Celebrating UMFA Staff

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is staffed by an incredible team of experts and working artists. This month we […]

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Curator Interview: Peter Hay

The following is a correspondence interview with Peter Hay, the guest curator of Relative Truths, conducted by J. Attridge. Relative Truths is the latest […]