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Art of Illumination: Turn-of-the-century Lamp Makers You Should Know

As demand for artistic lighting grew, prominent lamp makers emerged, transforming the humble table lamp into an object of beauty and desire. Join us as we explore some of the most influential lamp makers of this era, including Louis Comfort Tiffany, Émile Gallé and René Lalique, whose ingenious designs continue to captivate collectors today.

Courting The Muse: Four Famous Muses in Art H...

The passionate relationship between artists and their muses has fascinat...

High Jewelry and High Fashion Houses

The practice of wearing jewelry dates far into prehistory, as even ancie...

Artist Signatures and Their Meanings

When an artist makes their mark on paper, canvas, or sculpture, it can s...

TIME FOR TEA HISTORY! HOW TEA CHANGED THE WORLD

Afternoon Tea for Three by Charles-Joseph-Frédéric Soul...

Crowning Jewels: 15 Jewelry Masterpieces from...

M.S. Rau recently opened the doors to its new jewelry gallery, a luxuri...

Picturing Paris: The Life and Art of Jean Dufy

Few artists so perfectly captured the joyful exuberance of early 20th-ce...

Dreaming in Color: Chagall & His Circle

In Gallery & Virtual Exhibition

Now - January 4, 2025

Join us for an exhibition celebrating the visionary world of Marc Chagall and his place in one of the most vibrant artistic circles of the 20th century.

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