These two design drawings are part of a larger collection of works by Bolislav Manikowski, donated by Becky and John Stranges. The Bolislav Manikowski Collection includes a sketchbook, four portfolios of loose patterns and designs, and a binder of more … Read more →
This wineglass is of the same type as the glasses in Rosenborg Castle that were given by the Signoria in Venice to the Danish king Frederick IV (1671–1730) in 1709. During the king’s journey home to Copenhagen, he passed through … Read more →
Beginning in the 15th century, going on the road was mandatory training for young men preparing to become master craftsmen. After completing an apprenticeship, a young craftsman could rise to the level of journeyman. With documents certifying him as an … Read more →
While she is best known for her sculptures made of “woven” borosilicate glass rods, Susan Plum works in many media, including drawing, painting, photography, and performance. Plum’s “Árbol de la Vida” series of digital prints was constructed from images of … Read more →