Category Archives: Happenings

Knoll Textiles At Bard

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Ralph

Knoll Textiles is considered by the A & D community to be the premier source for timeless textures and exceptional colors woven in the finest fibers. Continue reading →

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The Spectacular of Vernacular at The Walker Art Center

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Ralph

Pop art took its cues from popular culture, especially commercial art and advertising. Folk art is made by people who are not artists, using styles and materials from their surroundings. Continue reading →

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Into The Woods: The Science and Technology of Early American Furniture Masterpieces

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Ralph

This show allows us to learn about antique furniture from the inside out, using innovative “exploded view” display techniques. The exhibition also offers insight into the social history of wood and woodworking including changing tool technologies and labor practices. Continue reading →

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TIPI Heritage of the Great Plains at Brooklyn Museum

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Ralph

Simple shelters, those that can be erected quickly out of indigenous materials, are found throughout the world. One of the most distinctive forms is that of the North American Plains Indians Continue reading →

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