The town of Grafton, in east central Massachusetts, effectively encapsulates the history of New England.
History in towns: Bristol Rhode Island (From our Archives)
On a blustery March day in 1813, James DeWolf pored over the ledgers in his counting house in Bristol, Rhode Island.
Curious Objects: The Mystery of the Michelangelo Bust
This month, Ben and Michael speak with Jennifer Tonkovich, curator of drawings and prints at the Morgan Library and Museum.
Agent Provocateur
An exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art charts the influence of critic and collector Félix Fénéon through the work of the early modern artists he championed
The Other Side of History
Michelson’s work introduces the history of Native Americans during the Revolutionary War, using video, sound, print, and AR to reveal forgotten layers of the past.
Openings & Closings: Exhibitions, Shows, Fairs 2/12/20–2/18/20
See what’s going on this week in the art and antiques world
Splendors that Astonished
A new exhibition at the Met explores the amazing creations that filled courtly cabinets of curiosities.
Art Hits a High Note
From Dallas to Madrid, a new joint effort between a museum and two opera companies takes shape.
Openings & Closings: Exhibitions, Shows, Fairs 1/22/20–1/28/20
See what’s going on this week in the art and antiques world
Curious Objects: Big porcelain and outsider art at Christie’s
Christie’s specialists Cara Zimmerman and Becky MacGuire answer questions in an episode keyed to the auction house’s 2020 Americana Week