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Basilus Besler’s illustrations marry science and art
NEW YORK — People have long brought the natural world into…

Maud Lewis: Canada’s answer to Grandma Moses
NEW YORK — Maud Dowley Lewis (1903-70) spent all her life…

Masters of the Universe toys: fueled by ’80s nostalgia
NEW YORK — He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was one…

Mira Nakashima: worthy successor to father George
NEW YORK — When renowned architect, furniture-maker and woodworker…

Sitting pretty: garden furniture with vintage charm
NEW YORK — Outdoor spaces have long been a key feature of…

Chiura Obata’s art deftly bridges Japan and California
NEW YORK — Japanese-born painter Chiura Obata (1885–1975)…

Eileen Gray’s sleek modernist designs retain their power
NEW YORK — Furniture design underwent a radical shift between…

Decorative Sevres boxes open a world of possibilities
NEW YORK — One can never have too many boxes, especially…
Bonhams salutes Hollywood: Then and Now with June 6 auction
LOS ANGELES – On Tuesday, June 6 in Los Angeles, Bonhams…
Buddha figure, Qing court robe ruled at Sarasota Estate Auction
SARASOTA, Fla. – Sarasota Estate Auction had another extraordinary…
Rijksmuseum Vermeer show prompts Philly museum to reassess its ‘Lady with a Guitar’
PHILADELPHIA – Throughout the 20th century and to the present…
Gallery Report: Ted Williams, Uncle Sam and a prize pumpkin made headlines in May
ATLANTA – At the beginning of each month, ACN columnist Ken…
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Art Market Italy: Gianni Colombo
January 14, 2016/by 8178pwpadmin
Chinese huanghuali furniture: precious wood, elegant design
December 30, 2015/by Tom Hoepf
Alberto Giacometti: Redefining the human figure
December 18, 2015/by Tom Hoepf
Hermes: Handbags with a distinguished history
October 14, 2015/by 8178pwpadmin
Tiffany glass continues to make lighting magical
September 24, 2015/by Tom Hoepf
Piero Fornasetti: Inspired jester of the decorative arts
September 8, 2015/by Tom Hoepf
Gio Ponti: Grand thinker of Italian design
August 12, 2015/by 8178pwpadminPresident Biden appoints NOMA curator to White House committee
NEW ORLEANS – On Friday, April 14, President Joseph R.…
How Tampa’s Graphicstudio became the printmaking matrix for 20th-century art legends
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Paris, London, New York City,…