Wright, Sullivan, and Tiffany: Studying Pathways to Modernism in Chicago
by Rebecca Hagen As the registrar at Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, Fallingwater, I spend most of my time surrounded by incredible art and architecture. I have devoted my career to the study of objects and material culture at historic homes...
The Well-Dressed Man: New Book Focuses on British Dandies
by John-Duane Kingsley British Dandies: Engendering A Scandal and Fashioning A Nation by Dominic Janes (The Chicago University Press, 2022) presents a compelling examination of the evolution of the well-dressed man from the 18th through 20th centuries....
Kentucky Symposium Lecture Recordings Available Online
The Decorative Arts Trust extends sincere gratitude to the presenters who contributed these recordings of their stellar lectures from the Trust’s Spring 2022 Symposium in Kentucky.The conference, titled Kentucky Bluegrass: Lexington & Louisville, was...
Exploring Maine’s Mount Desert Island
Decorative Arts Trust members enjoyed a long-awaited trip to Maine’s renowned summer getaway, Mount Desert Island (MDI), in July 2022. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned by MDI residents Hornor Davis (a Governor on the Decorative Arts Trust’s Board)...
Summer 2022 Magazine Articles Now Online
The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust is one of our most popular member benefits and is mailed twice per year exclusively to members of the Decorative Arts Trust. Everyone interested in the decorative arts is invited to sample these select online...
About The Decorative Arts Trust Bulletin
Formerly known as the "blog,” the Bulletin features new research and scholarship, travelogues, book reviews, and museum and gallery exhibitions. The Bulletin complements The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust, our biannual members publication.