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William Morris: Weaving Beauty into the Everyday
March 20, 2025
One of the most innovative voices in English design, William Morris went against Victorian tradition to champion the importance of craftsmanship.
The International Style: A Revolution in Modern Architecture, Design, and Art
March 19, 2025
Emphasizing simplicity, clean lines, and the use of modern materials, the International Style was one of the most influential movements in modern design.
How Meissen is Leading a Kitsch Revival into 2025
March 12, 2025
The kitschy Rococo of Meissen has been beloved for centuries, and it's due a renaissance, with Meissen touted as a homeware trend for 2025.
Ancient Egyptian Amulets: Spiritual Symbols in Art and Jewelry
March 10, 2025
In ancient Egypt, faience amulets were seen as magical objects worn to ward off bad luck or bring about health, prosperity and protection.
Rediscovering the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood: Romanticism in 19th Century England
March 5, 2025
1848 was a time of industrial and social upheaval. A group of artists emerged from the smog of modernization, and formed the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
Anni Albers: Weaving Modernism into Art and Design
March 4, 2025
One of the most influential textile artists of the 20th century, Anni Albers redefined the possibilities of weaving and elevated it to a fine art.
Mosaic Art: Piecing Together Techniques and Interpretations
February 26, 2025
Mosaics have been a mode of artistic expression across history and continue today to inspire artists and enthusiasts.
From Stage to Canvas (and vice versa): Theatre and Opera in Fine Art
February 24, 2025
From Pablo Picasso to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the stage has inspired - and been shaped by - some of history’s greatest artists.
Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon
February 19, 2025
Hungarian-born Marcel Breuer was one of the most influential designers of the 20th century who taught at the revolutionary Bauhaus school.
Paul Klee: The Color and Spirit of Modern Expression
February 17, 2025
A Cubist? An Expressionist? A Symbolist? The brilliance of Klee was that he was all and none of these categories.
