Could mere design change the world? Three commonplace but handsome objects in our Decorative Arts galleries have so much more to them than what meets the eye. A gravitas of intent far exceeds their modestly useful functions. Come see and hear what deep meanings rest in these pieces that were part of bigger movements that had attitude-changing, even utopian, goals.
Dinner Plate, 1923, artist Nikolai Mikhailovich Suetin (Russian, 1897–1954), made by State Porcelain Manufactory (Russia, Leningrad), hard paste porcelain, enamel. Arthur and Margaret Glasgow Fund © Nikolai Mikhailovich Suetin
Cost: Free; no tickets required
3 in 30: These Three Unassuming Objects
with Trent Nicholas, Media Programs Coordinator
Tue, Jun 5, 11–11:30 am
Thu, Jun 7, 6:30–7 pm
Meet at Visitor Services