In Situ

In art terms, ‘In Situ’ means “in its original place,” a designation for artwork that lives in its place of origin. Think of a mosaic floor among ruins, a fountain sculpture in a park, an installation crafted for a specific venue. This summer, ‘In Situ’ will mean the story of how a lifetime of art collection from leading philanthropist Henry Bloch leads to a permanent place in one of the world’s finest museums, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
‘In Situ’ is a Kansas City story.

‘Snow at Argentuil’ | The Gallery Comes Home

In art terms, In Situ means “in its original place,” a designation for artwork that lives in its place of origin. Think of a mosaic floor among ruins, a fountain sculpture in a park, an installation crafted for a specific venue. Here, In Situ means the story of how a lifetime of art collection leads to…

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Cover image for 'In Situ' Episode 4: The Lock of Saint-Mammès

‘The Lock of Saint-Mammès’ | A Kansas City Love Story

In art terms, In Situ means “in its original place,” a designation for artwork that lives in its place of origin. Think of a mosaic floor among ruins, a fountain sculpture in a park, an installation crafted for a specific venue. Here, In Situ means the story of how a lifetime of art collection leads to…

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Title screen for "In Situ" Chapter 3 "The Croquet Party"

‘The Croquet Party’ | Constructing the Collection

In art terms, In Situ means “in its original place,” a designation for artwork that lives in its place of origin. Think of a mosaic floor among ruins, a fountain sculpture in a park, an installation crafted for a specific venue. This summer, In Situ will mean the story of how a lifetime of art collection…

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Cover image for Chapter 2 of "In Situ" | Restaurant Rispal at Asnieres (Cole Blaise | Flatland)

‘Restaurant Rispal at Asnières’ | Like Flying Over a Mountain

In art terms, In Situ means “in its original place,” a designation for artwork that lives in its place of origin. Think of a mosaic floor among ruins, a fountain sculpture in a park, an installation crafted for a specific venue. This summer, In Situ will mean the story of how a lifetime of art collection…

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Paintbrushes thick with paint and the words "In Situ"

‘Man With A Pipe’ | Where They Won’t Be Lonely Anymore

In art terms, In Situ means “in its original place,” a designation for artwork that lives in its place of origin. Think of a mosaic floor among ruins, a fountain sculpture in a park, an installation crafted for a specific venue. This summer, In Situ will mean the story of how a lifetime of art collection…

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