by The Trust | Jul 18, 2024
Grasping Color: A Material History of Color Charts by Kate Burnett BudzynΒ Β Anyone who has thumbed through a paint deck at a hardware store will know the simultaneously delightful and agonizing experience of selecting a color. Butter yellow, lilac grey, eau de Nil,...
by The Trust | Jun 13, 2024
Inaugural Publishing Grants Announced The Decorative Arts Trust is thrilled to announce the four recipients of the inaugural round of Publishing Grant funding. The Hispanic Society Museum and Library; The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens; and the...
by The Trust | Mar 25, 2024
Robert Brunk Shares Auction Stories in New Book by Lauren BrunkΒ Β Robert Brunk founded his Asheville, NC, auction business in 1983. In the early years, he sold whatever property was consigned, but the business gradually became known for its focus on decorative and...
by The Trust | Jan 12, 2024
πππ πππ ππππππππππππ Offers Lighthearted Inspiration to All Lovers of Old Things by Kate Burnett BudzynΒ Β My husband and I are preparing to sell our beloved 1880s Philadelphia rowhouse. As we pack boxes, repair plaster, hire painters, and lament the dream projects we...
by The Trust | Jan 9, 2024
πππππππππ ππππππππ 2023: Highlighting the Enduring Value of Print by Trevor BrandtΒ Β Collectors, curators, and scholars of material culture intuitively grasp the importance of hands-on interactions with objects. Such tactile experiences yield a deeper understanding...
by The Trust | Dec 22, 2023
Setting the Scene for Diplomacy: New Book on the Department of Stateβs Reception Rooms A stunning new publication graced our desks at the Decorative Arts Trust, and we would be remiss if we do not share some highlights from this illuminating volume. America’s...
by The Trust | Nov 14, 2023
Four Centuries of Blue & White: The Frelinghuysen Collection of Chinese and Japanese Export Porcelain by Becky MacGuireΒ Β Β The extraordinary Frelinghuysen collection, assembled carefully over 50 years, features an exceptionally wide array of Asian blue and white...
by The Trust | Sep 5, 2023
A Dark, A Light, A Bright: A Long-Overdue Monograph on A Forgotten Titan of Modern Design by Kate Burnett BudzynΒ Β Mid-20th-century interior design is known for its cool, slick surfaces and crisp, low lines; its minimalist palette and expansive windows. But an equal...
