The Red Vase, part 2
This is the second in a two-part series. Read The Red Vase, part 1. The story of the red vase continues in America. Having survived World War II and flight from Europe, Franz Engel settled into a new life in … Read more →
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The Red Vase, part 1
As exemplified in Glass of the Architects: Vienna, 1900–1937, a cooperation of the MAK and LE STANZE DEL VETRO, Austrian glass from 1900 to 1937 emerged from a confluence of ideas, individuals, and cultures. Advanced in large part by the … Read more →
(Making waves:) The truth about light
It’s not unusual for a piece of art to be controversial. Historically, some of the greatest artworks of all time have been. What makes Olafur Eliasson’s piece space resonates regardless of our presence (Wednesday) so unique, isn’t that it’s inherently … Read more →
Bon voyage! Celebrating a decade at sea
There are many unforgettable sights in the world. Looking up at glaciers in Alaska and the icy fjords of the Inside Passage, while the bow of your cruise ship gently ripples the calm, crystal-blue water all around you, is certainly … Read more →