article thumbnail

Collectible fair offers handcrafted design and artists’ functional objects in New York debut

The Art Newspaper

The Belgian fair’s first stateside edition offers objects for every aesthetic sensibility and budget

Function 325
article thumbnail

Victorian Mustache Cups: Fun and Functional Collectibles

WorthPoint

This majolica cup and saucer , circa 1880s, was sold for $249 in April 2024. But an innovative English potter came up with a solution: mustache cups—specially designed teacups that are equal parts functional and fanciful. This lot of Victorian mustache cups and saucers made in France and Germany was sold for $450 in June 2024.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Farewell, functionality? The architect of this year's Art Week Tokyo Bar on her radical design

The Art Newspaper

Plus, the three bespoke cocktails created by contemporary artists and mixologists

Function 130
article thumbnail

Deepen Your Learning at the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference with Workshops

American Association for State and Local History

Deepen Your Learning at the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference with Workshops Workshops at the AASLH Annual Conference explore a topic over a half- or full day. This extended time allows you to more deeply understand the subject and how you can implement what you’ve learned at your organization. Workshops are available on Wednesday and Saturday.

article thumbnail

This Week in Thrifting: Is Mystery Crystal Worth a Flip?

WorthPoint

From shot glasses and vases to functional tableware and art glass, there’s almost always too much to choose from. in August 2024. How much is this crystal decanter worth? There are so many mysteries waiting for you at your local thrift store, and thrifted glass is one of the biggies. Just how much might this item be worth?

Glass 98
article thumbnail

Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

Invaluable

From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.

Age 98
article thumbnail

Show Art in (and Around) Boston and Worcester this Fall

Michael Rose Fine Art

Unbound Visual Arts Touching Collage Deadline: September 22, 2024 Unbound Visual Arts seeks collage artists to submit work for its Touching Collage exhibition, to take place at the organization’s Overlook Gallery at 175 Washington Street in Brighton. They are listed in order by deadline date. Works may not be over $150 in price.