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Britain’s Mid-Century Female Designers

From Dwell: Of the iconic women designers working in the mid-20th century, the two most often recognized—and adored—are Ray Eames and Lucienne Day (the female halves of two of the best-known creative couples of the era). While Eames won our hearts with her inventive furniture designs, Day brought modernism to the masses via her woven textile designs. On Saturday, May 15, the Textile Museum in Washington, DC, opens a new exhibit featuring the work of Day and two other mid-century British designer...

Salvador Dali on “What’s My Line?”

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Arnold Klein Gallery: Book of Hours

Arnold Klein Gallery: Book of Hours The concept of a Book of Hours began in medieval times when the ability to measure an hour was far different from what we are accustomed to.  The books then were handwritten and illuminated and not for common consumption. Now we pride ourselves on our accuracy and our cleverness but we still don't understand the mysteries of the passing of time.  It is not under our control.  With this show we are honoring the minutes and hours of our days. ~ Karen and A...