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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.

Aged to Perfection: The Art and History of Wine

A Journey Through the History of Wine: From Ancient Civilizations to Mod...

Treasures in Silver: The Red McCombs Collection

Red McCombs was a larger-than-life figure whose entrepreneurial spirit a...

Famous Gemstones in History: From Crowned Jew...

If you ever read John Steinbeck’s novella The Pearl, you may recall the ...

Chiaroscuro and Beyond: The Power of Pigments...

In the modern world, we rarely stop to think about the pigments behind t...

Fox and Hound: The Evolution of Hunting

Brief History of Hunting Whereas the topic of hunting animals might conj...

Reveling in Rococo: An Exploration of an Orna...

Emerging in the wake of King Louis XIV's reign (1643-1715), the Rococo a...

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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