11+ hour, 38+ min ago  (333+ words) No matter where you are in the United States, there is a tradition of craftmaking. From woven baskets to glass sculptures to patchwork quilts, American-made craft is as old as the nation itself and has developed into an ever-growing assortment…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (211+ words) The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) - officially sanctioned by Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + Associates - is set to return to the…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (138+ words) Aldridge, a specialist in Titanic memorabilia, held its Auction of Titanic, White Star, Transport and Icons of the 20th Century on April 18. The life jacket was expected to be one of the top sellers; it is the only one from the…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1344+ words) There's a difference between reusing and reimagining. While Earth Day draws attention to sustainability, upcycling is a practice that matters year-round. Upcycling goes beyond recycling. It transforms overlooked objects into something with renewed purpose, whether functional or decorative. This is…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (273+ words) Schoelkopf Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of exceptional'American Modernist works from the'Estate of a New York private collector. Featuring paintings, works on paper, and sculptures from the 1900s through the 1950s, the exhibition highlights'the evolving vocabulary of American Modernism, its…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (330+ words) Occasionally, I like to highlight jewelry brands and/or creative individuals you've probably never heard of, and sometimes they're ones I discovered firsthand back when I was a stylish young woman. Carol Halmy is a person and a brand that…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (168+ words) The Masters golf tournament ended on Sunday, April 12, and, despite his history-making second victory in a row, champion Rory Mc Ilroy might be overshadowed. For many golf fans, the real star of the tournament is a lawn gnome. The Masters…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (392+ words) Recovered from Astor's body following the tragedy in April 1912, the watch and pencil have remained in continuous possession of the Astor family for more than 120 years and are now being offered at auction for the first time. "These are among…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (528+ words) Each Friday, we celebrate America's 250th by exploring one state or territory at a time, uncovering the history, crafts, and Semiquincentennial events that help tell the nation's story. Hawaii consists of more than 100 islands in the Pacific Ocean. The main inhabited…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (313+ words) Gee's Bend quilts are famously known as fabric art that pieces together textile scraps and clothing into abstract designs. Now a collective of multiple generations of quilters who learned the craft from their parents and community members, the Gee's Bend…...