How the world celebrated the 500th anniversary of King Henry VIII’s accession to the throne
Fakes and Forgeries at the Brooklyn Museum
An exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum puts authentic works and forgeries together
Unabashed Opulence
An exploration of Medieval art in London and Bruges
Tradition, Innovation, and Good Design: The Ceramics of David Gil
On David Gil and his work with Bennington Potters
Amish Quilts and Recent Acquisitions at the Textile Museum
The Textile Museum’s recent acquisition of Amish Quilts
A taste of history from Historic Deerfield
A Carrot Pudding recipe from Historic Deerfield
Tulip Vases and Trivets: Contemporary ceramics by Sanam Emami
Tulip craze and tin glaze
Chintz Appliqué: From Imitation to Icon
On the exhibition Chintz Appliqué: From Imitation to Icon at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum
Japanese Craft in Philadelphia
Much has been written about the influence of Japanese design on American and European works of the nineteenth century, but turn the lens in the other direction, looking at the influence of Western art on Japan, and there have been far fewer inquiries. The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present, presented at the Philadelphia Museum of Art through …
America in 3 by 5
Walker Evans’s ability to locate drama in the matter of fact began with his passion for the picture postcard