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. ⬬
Museums: The Grunwald Center at Seventy
Highlighting centuries of important drawings, prints, photographs, and other works on paper,
the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts’s anniversary showcases its lasting impact on art scholarship. ⬬
Art, Craft, and Stories
The Newark Museum of Art’s quilt collection shows how everyday textiles embody design, cultural memory, and evolving definitions of American art.⬬
Exhibitions: Family Values
This year, two exhibitions at Andalusia invite visitors to think about the Revolutionary War in the contexts of the past and the present. ⬬
Exhibitions: Frida Kahlo’s Radical Accessibility
In 1984 the Mexican government declared the art of Frida Kahlo an “artistic monument of the nation.” ⬬
Conversations: A Light Touch
A conversation with chandelier restorer and designer Régis Mathieu explores his lifelong dedication to preserving and reinventing the art of antique lighting through a family business rooted in tradition. ⬬
Perspectives: Past Perfect
Debbie Mathews LeRoy of Debbie Mathews Antiques & Designs in Nashville offers insightful, practical guidance on weaving antiques into modern interiors. ⬬
Objects: French Conversation Seating
How French conversation seating—from settees to tête-à-têtes—balanced fashion, etiquette, and the spectacle of wealth. ⬬