Two summer exhibitions explore works in the most elusive yet expressive of mediums
Art artifacts: Ars Gratia Libris
The artist-decorated mugs of the Salmagundi Club library.
Field notes: On Native Grounds
A look into how Indigenous chefs and activists are connecting traditional Native American foodways with modern-day dining.
Object lesson: One Simple Trick
On the enduring appeal of puzzle jugs.
Shop talk: Second Time Around
Why some antiques and art dealers love it when works they sold once before return to their galleries.
Facets and settings: Library Gems
A roundup of some noteworthy recent books on jewelers and their jewelry.
The Joy of Cookbooks
A cookbook collector catalogues a few of the many volumes that have helped him explore and enjoy the byways of American cuisine.
Field trip: Dutch Treat
An indoor folly at the Grolier Club hearkens back to the taverns of old New Amsterdam.
History on the Half Shell
All about the renaissance of the landmark nineteenth-century Brooklyn restaurant Gage & Tollner.
Curator’s pick: A Winged Wineglass at Winterthur
Curator Leslie B. Grigsby describes the wineglass that stole her heart.