Recently, while helping a researcher, I came across fifteen brochures from the 1939 New York World’s Fair. You may ask why the Rakow Library has these brochures in our collection. Well, many of the homes incorporated glass in their design, … Read more →
The Contemporary Art + Design Wing was designed by architect Thomas Phifer who strives to connect the built environment with the natural world in every project that he undertakes. Since founding Thomas Phifer and Partners in 1997, he has completed the North … Read more →
Things are moving rapidly as the construction team continues to finalize the details on our new North Wing. If you live nearby, be sure to take a walk on Centerway, past the entrance to the Museum. You can see the … Read more →
It’s amazing to see the progress taking place each week on this very active construction site. The roof of the gallery building is progressing nicely. The concrete beams are now all installed—the final beam was put into place this week—and the crew … Read more →