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The Strong and the Museum of Play
Any kid who rolls his eyes at the suggestion of a trip to the museum might think twice when it comes to the Museum of Play! Continue reading
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Chair Forms
In honor of the annual Wilsonart Challenges design competition we’ve decided to explore the history and evolution of archetypal chair forms. This way we can all learn about chair history alongside this year’s contestants! We’ll start with one of the earliest yet most influential chair forms: the Klismos.
French Curves
A French curve is a drafting tool that is used to draw curves of varying radii. Continue reading
American High Style: Fashioning a National Collection at Brooklyn Museum
Tweet Thanks to the new First Family, Americans are once again asking themselves, “What is American style?” Barak Obama asks why we are the only G20 nation that does not have a Minister of Culture, and Michelle shows the world … Continue reading
