Quilting in the age of Covid
byOne of the most communal of crafts, quilting has nonetheless thrived in the solitary pandemic, thanks to new generations of artists, artisans and enthusiasts.
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The “A” word
by“Amazon” – as in the river that snakes through South America and the idea of bold women – is having a moment in our area, spotlighting a word and a concept, powerful females, that have been fraught for Western civilization.
More from Marcy…
byMarcy B. Freedman, the Croton-on-Hudson performance artist, will make her debut in the Katonah Art Stroll.
King returns to Westchester arts
byGeorge G. King, former director of the Katonah Museum of Art, is now deputy director of ArtsWestchester.
A whirlwind trip through New York City Jewelry Week
byJewelry is having quite a moment as New York City Jewelry Week 2018 continues through Nov. 18.
Jewelry on the edge
byJewelry designers are often called jewelry artists – and an exhibition opening this month at the Katonah Museum of Art shows just why. We offer a sneak peek of the highly anticipated “Outrageous Ornament: Extreme Jewelry in the 21st Century,” curated by Jane Adlin, former curator of modern and contemporary design at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
What’s happening in April 2018
byWAG’s listing of local happenings and events in the month of April.
Magic carpet ride
byFaig Ahmed travels the imagination on his carpets, which marry traditional designs from his native Azerbaijan to digital techniques.
What’s happening in February 2018
byWAG’s listing of local happenings and events in the month of February.
What’s happening in November
byWAG’s listing of local happenings and events in the month of November.
Nurturing the arts
byVariety is the spice of Katonah – and the arts organizations that bear the northern Westchester village’s name. “We live in a very diverse…
Bedford 2020 fights climate change from the ground up
byFor Bedford 2020 — closing in on its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Bedford 20 percent by 2020 — this has been…
The remains of designing days: The Katonah Museum of Art’s ‘Nest’
byBirds do it. Bees do it. Even sentimental fleas do it. You get the idea: Nature loves to nest. And not just so its…
Our ‘dinner’ with André
by“As grand as he is humble” was the way André Leon Talley described his friend and mentor Oscar de la Renta after the Katonah…
Honoring a man of style
byOn Sunday, Nov. 8, the Katonah Museum of Art salutes André Leon Talley with the Himmel Award for his contributions to fashion as a…
Gimme shelter
byBob Kreek has had a long, successful career in television. He was senior vice president of film acquisition for HBO in the late 1970s…
Sinfulness on display
bySin — the ultimate pastime. Certainly, the Fairfield/Westchester Museum Alliance must think so. Throughout the summer, the alliance, which consists of eight venues in…
Double play at the KMA
byOur current issue – themed “A Passion for Design” – features a glimpse into upcoming exhibitions at the Katonah Museum of Art. Consider this…
Katonah Museum honors architect Edward Larrabee Barnes
byPhotograph courtesy Katonah Museum of Art. Architect Edward Larrabee Barnes was known for his designs of corporate headquarters, academic buildings and gardens —…
Distinctive (and artistic) holiday shopping
byWe’ve been given a glimpse into the offerings at The Holiday Design Shop@KMA – and they are impressive. The Katonah Museum of Art’s holiday…