Art & Design at WMODA
By Louise Irvine Moving to the South Florida Design Center in Hollywood has inspired us to look at our fabulous collection of fired arts through
Queen of Fairyland
By Louise Irvine Betty Issod is acclaimed as the “Queen of Fairyland” by collectors of Wedgwood’s fabulous luster wares. In a career spanning more than
Strange Clay
By Louise Irvine Strange Clay, a recent exhibition at the Hayward Gallery in London’s Southbank, explored the potential of this ancient material as a phenomenon
Hollywood by the Sea
By Louise Irvine WMODA was acclaimed as the “Diamond of Dania Beach” as we built the reputation of our decorative arts museum in Broward’s first
A Recent Revelation
By Louise Irvine As part of the Great WMODA Pack-up, the museum team has been ensuring that every object in the collection is cataloged so
Gilding the Lily
By Louise Irvine Embellishing something that is already beautiful is known as “Gilding the Lily”. The saying can have negative connotations as the perfect flower
Stepping Out!
The mystery Wedgwood Blue Jasper ware object is a shoe heel! It was made for H & M Rayne, suppliers of footwear to Her Majesty
Talking Out Your Glass
In 2023, flameworking pioneer Paul Stankard will celebrate his 80th birthday. To commemorate more than four decades at the torch, the artist joined Shawn Waggoner,
Auld Lang Syne
By Louise Irvine Scots around the world welcome the New Year with Hogmanay festivities. The celebrations begin on December 31 and continue through January 2,
Art Deco New Year
Miami Beach is one of the Art Deco capitals of the world and from January 13-15, the city will be celebrating the 46th Annual Art