Felipe B. Archuleta's "Untitled (Dog)" is one of 179 pieces in the newly-acquired collection. (PHOTO: John R. Glembin)

MAM acquires Lanford Wilson Collection of self-taught art

Published Oct. 23, 2012 at 11:43 a.m.

The Milwaukee Art Museum has acquired 179 works by untrained and folk artists from the collection of late playwright and art collector Lanford Wilson.

Wilson's collection includes work by self-taught artists William Hawkins, Eddie Arning, Joseph Yoakum and others. With this addition, the MAM has become the leading North American institution for work by untrained creators.

An exhibition of work from the Wilson Collection is planned in the near future.

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