by The Trust | May 18, 2016
Experiencing Winston-Salem and the North Carolina Piedmont Winston-Salem and the surrounding Piedmont hold many attractions for lovers of the decorative arts: stellar collections at regional museums, the annual High Point Furniture Market, and a wealth of history...
by The Trust | May 18, 2016
The Missing Treasures of Poland On August 28, 2015, Polish Deputy Culture Minister Piotr Zuchowski made the startling public announcement that ground penetrating radar images confirmed, with “99 percent probability,” that a 100-meter train was buried about 65...
by The Trust | Apr 17, 2016
The Allure of Ocean Liners: Decorative Arts Afloat Outside of his work at the Decorative Arts Trust, Membership Coordinator Christian Roden writes and lectures on the topic of ocean liners. His first publication, “Henry Dreyfuss Designs the Postwar Ocean Liner” will...
by Alex Seigfried | Mar 28, 2016
Meet the Trust: Forbes and Sara Maner Trust members Forbes and Sara Maner would not call themselves “collectors.”. They say they live with family hand-me-downs and have “bought some used furniture we like.” This assertion belies their serious interest in the...
by The Trust | Feb 1, 2016
A Tour of Hamilton Grange As mentioned in the writeup of the NY V.I.P. Weekend, the Trust’s visit to Hamilton Grange was cancelled due to the weather. Matt and Christian did visit the site a few days prior to reconnoiter, however, and found it an engaging and...
by The Trust | Feb 1, 2016
The Trust’s New York VIP Weekend 2016 While all Trust programs are memorable, occasionally one stands out from the rest, usually for the most unexpected reasons. Our 2016 NY V.I.P. weekend serves as a case in point. Whether you want to call last weekend’s weather...
by The Trust | Nov 13, 2015
The Decorative Arts Trust in Sicily Although now politically linked to Italy, it’s closest geographical neighbor, Sicily has a long and diverse history as a melting pot of Mediterranean cultures. Much of the art and architecture reflect these influences from eastern...
by The Trust | Oct 16, 2015
The Decorative Arts and Architecture of Southern Maine Most people go to Maine in the fall for its landscape, the leaves, and the tail end of lobster season. For participants in the Decorative Arts Trust’s fall symposium, southern Maine offered an array of museums,...
