At the American Folk Art Museum, objects from across centuries reveal how patriotism, memory, family, faith, and dissent are crafted, contested, and carried.
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Hidden Gems: Stranger Things
Inside Ryan Matthew Cohn’s Cvrated, rare curiosities, macabre artifacts, and unconventional treasures become a cabinet of wonders waiting to be discovered. ⬬
Public Personas
A new exhibit at the American Folk Art Museum reframes “self-taught” artists as deliberate architects of identity and artistic legacy. ⬬
Conversations: Art Beyond Boundaries
Jason T. Busch speaks with Christophe Cherix, director of the Museum of Modern Art, about championing folk and self-taught art at one of the nation’s most influential museums. ⬬
July/August 2026 Guest Editor’s Letter – Jason T. Busch
Happy Birthday, America! ⬬
Style: A Wearable Scrapbook
A long-overlooked Indiana fashion tradition has seen a recent revival, drawing a younger generation into the richly woven world of antiques. ⬬
Culture: “Born to be Queen”
How Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte remixes history and hearsay for a modern audience. ⬬
Museums: Waiting in the Wing
Opening in 2026, the Tang Wing for American Democracy realizes a long-held vision for expansion at the New York Historical. ⬬
Museums: From Post Office to Art Museum
The Frist Art Museum Celebrates Twenty-Five Years of Stewardship. ⬬
Hidden Gems: Upon Further Inspection…
From bawdy brothels to bridal blessings, chamber pots reveal Europe’s tangled views on women, sexuality, marriage, and power. ⬬