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We are often told not to write in our books. But for historians, written-in, well-loved books are precious resources that give us a glimpse into how people read and what they valued. Allie Alvis, curator of special collections, will illuminate how worn, marked-up, repaired books communicate through the centuries, with many examples drawn from the …
This interactive and performative art piece will fill the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition gallery as the factory-made Womb Chair is retooled with premade felted “puffs” and advanced embroidery stitches, re-centering experiences of female labor and an aesthetic marker of modern design under the direction of Kirin Joya Makker, lead artist and professor of …
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Embrace the Warmth and Wonder of the Season Saturday, November 23–Sunday, January 5 Yuletide charm meets contemporary creativity in the historic mansion, and woodland whimsy awaits outdoors. There is so much to see and do throughout the season– delight in beautifully decorated trees and marvel at a large-scale gingerbread “house” and a magical 18-room dollhouse. Enjoy …