The opulent art of the Mughal Empire is the subject of an extensive exhibition being mounted by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Sisters in Stitching
An exhibition at the Mississippi Museum of Art sheds new light on the intimate and enduring bonds formed through the quilts sewn by Black women in the South.
Still Life à l’Antique
Start with the title. That’s the strategy of Patrick Bell, co-owner of Olde Hope Antiques on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and it’s the tack he took when planning a new exhibition with artist, friend, and collaborator Laurene Krasny Brown.
Exhibitions: American Idol
In 1824 the United States was in the throes of a contentious presidential election.
Exhibitions: The American Renaissance at Yale
Warren Buffet once told his shareholders that he and his team “enjoy the process far more than the proceeds.” That may be hard to believe for anyone not enjoying his fortune, but the truth is, no matter what the endeavor, it is better to travel hopefully than arrive.
Exhibitions: Siena, an Art-Historical Brigadoon
In the grand arc of the history of Western painting, Siena is indisputably important, but one is not quite sure in what way.
Alpine Design
The Alps are an altered state. Perhaps one could say as much for all mountains…
The Ballets Russes Goes To San Antonio
Women of the Ballets Russes take center stage at a new McNay Art Museum exhibition.
Exhibitions: Magic Tricks
Walter Wick’s hidden wonders are on view at the Figge Art Museum.
Ballroom Blitz
Reimagining the art of the chandelier at CUNY.