Tag Archives: Chipstone Foundation

From the Chipstone Collection–Staffordshire Teapots

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Chances are that you own a teapot. What does your teapot look like? It’s probably globular in form and might have some decoration applied to it. The Museum has on view a variety of teapots, including two that I find … Continue reading →

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Studio Visit with artist Christy Matson

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

One of the seemingly mysterious practices associated with curating an exhibition is selecting artists and artworks. Once you have an idea for an exhibition, how do you know who and what to include? How do you know what artists are … Continue reading →

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Objects in Focus

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

This week we lose one of our valued co-workers here at Chipstone. Kate Smith, whom I introduced to you in my blog post last fall, is returning to England where she will be working at the University of Warwick as … Continue reading →

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The Rooms of Wonder

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Recently, I’ve noticed that several museums have created their own versions of the wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities. The Walker Art Center, for example, has arranged their permanent collection into an exhibition called Midnight Party. This new installation, on view … Continue reading →

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Conversation with the Curator: Way of the Dragon

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

The Chipstone Foundation recently opened its Summer of China exhibition: Way of the Dragon: The Chinoiserie Style, 1710-1830, which will be on view until November 6. I sat down with the show’s curator, Kate Smith, to discuss the concept of … Continue reading →

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