The Yale University Art Gallery is showcasing its magnificent Mabel Brady Garvan Glass Collection in a student-curated exhibition that feels fresh and contemporary. The accompanying catalogue goes a long way to add flesh to the stories behind these objects, beginning with the history of Francis P. Garvan and his evolution as a major 20th century collector. The son of prosperous Irish immigrants, Garvan was born and reared in East Hartford and educated at Yale College. He went on to earn his law degree from New York University and today is perhaps best known for his role in prosecuting Harry Thaw in the murder of the architect Stanford White. He married into the Brady family of Albany, with his father-in-law the self-made titan of the Albany Gas Company. Upon his father-in-law’s death, Garvan had both the means and the resources by which to begin furnishing his home with fine glass and … [Read more...] about GLISTENING AND CONTEMPORARY: YALE CELEBRATES THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN GLASS
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ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE: STRETCHING WORCESTER CRAFT’S BOUNDARIES
Featuring the work of ceramic artists Phoebe Snow, Michelle Grey, Kim Gardner, Abby Nohal and Faith Connor and glass artists Meredith Collins, Lindsy Marshall, Molly Roderick, Kristen Momoko Schafer and Angela McHale, “Fired/Molten,” an exhibition featuring the current group of artists-in-residence at the Worcester Center for Crafts, is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of starting or adding to an existing collection of fine handmade work. “Some of the attendees for the A-I-R show are astute and savvy collectors looking for work which is fresh and interesting,” said Candace Casey, director of WCC’s Krikorian Gallery and Gallery Store. “They have an ‘eye’ for noticing trends and recognizing talented artisans.” As part of the residency, artists are provided a studio space with 24-hour access and storage space for materials, supplies and work and WCC staff shares advice and … [Read more...] about ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE: STRETCHING WORCESTER CRAFT’S BOUNDARIES