Contemporary graphic design owes a great deal to the progressive artists of central Europe in the early 20th century. As Europe experienced turbulent times during this period, avant-garde artists in Austria between 1900 and 1937 were leading a creative renaissance, introducing … Read more →
As you channel surf over a long, rainy weekend, chances are you will stumble upon a TV show that claims to reveal “secrets of the Egyptians” or “mysteries of the Romans.” Although the claims of these shows range from provocative … Read more →
The Curious and Curiouser: Surprising Finds from the Rakow Library exhibition at The Corning Museum of Glass’ Rakow Research Library is filled with objects and stories that inspire. In a previous blog post, I’ve written about the glass eyes that … Read more →
When visitors walk into the Curious and Curiouser: Surprising Finds from the Rakow Library exhibition they can’t miss the 9-foot tall “cloud” made from more than 700 colorful notes dangling near the entrance. This is the Inspiration Wall. The exhibition team … Read more →