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Pop Art Featured Image

Pop art defied initial skepticism, gaining prominence in prestigious galleries. Its societal impact and democratization of art connected with urban individuals, despite criticism.Read More →

Making Modernism: Picasso and the Creation of the Market for Twentieth-Century Art

“Making Modernism: Picasso and the Creation of the Market for Twentieth-Century Art” explores Picasso’s journey to fame, revealing his artistry’s intersection with entrepreneurship.Read More →

D. F. Haynes & Co., Chesapeake Pottery. “Bramble” teapot, ca. 1882–86. Earthenware with majolica glazes

D.F. Haynes Ceramics, known as Chesapeake Pottery, was a pivotal force in American ceramics, blending innovation and craftsmanship, leaving a lasting legacy.Read More →

Pk22 Chair featured image

The PK22 lounge chair, designed by Poul Kjaerholm, is a modern classic known for its simple shape, comfortable design, and use of steel and leather.Read More →

Rolodex

The Rolodex, an iconic office tool, embodies design and cultural significance. Evolving since the 1950s, it remains a symbol of enduring functionality and elegance.Read More →

Mantel Clock designed by C.F.A Voysey (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston)

Charles Francis Annesley Voysey (1857–1941) was a renowned architect and designer, known for his unique, simple, and elegant work, bridging the Arts and Crafts and modernist movements.Read More →

Neue Sachlichkeit - Design Term

The New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit), a movement in 1920s German art, was a reaction against expressionism. Coined by Gustav Hartlaub, it featured figurative, cynical art without pre-war idealism.Read More →