Art on Fire Event
The Chihuly chandelier was sparkling in the evening sun and the Ardmore Ceramic Art made a dazzling debut at the Art on Fire event in the Hamptons on August 5. One of Arthur Wiener’s latest acquisitions, a Chihuly glass tower, stole the show and became a popular photo and selfie
Word Search
We are always thinking about interesting ways that you can enjoy WMODA at home. Elyse Buchanan, who works in our collections management department, is a big fan of word search puzzles. She has compiled a WMODA word search inspired by the fired arts exhibits on display in the museum. You
Nature’s Art
Fossils from Green River Stone - Arthur Wiener, the founder of WMODA, has many collecting interests. As well as his love for the fired arts, he is fascinated by nature’s art - fossils formed over 50 million years ago at the Green River formation in Wyoming. At his Hamptons home,
Circus Cavalcade
Ceramic Art of Michele Coxon - This monkey bareback rider in Circus Cavalcade is making visitors smile in the Carnival & Cabaret exhibition. The artist, Michele Coxon, is one of Britain’s best loved children’s illustrators and her books, featuring fluffy kittens and cute puppies, have sold over a million copies
Off to the Hamptons
Ardmore Ceramic Art - Ardmore Ceramic Art will be a feature of the Art on Fire event in the Hamptons this year. Arthur Wiener began collecting the vivacious South African art pottery around ten years ago when the Pascoe Gallery first began exhibiting Ardmore in the USA. He was drawn
American Revolution
To mark Independence Day on July 4th, we are exhibiting some Soldiers of the Revolution made by Royal Doulton to celebrate the Bicentenary of the United States in 1976. We are also featuring the Royal Doulton figure of George Washington at Prayer, which was modeled by the distinguished Hungarian-born sculptor
Monkey Business
Monkeys in Ceramic Art - Monkeys have a curious history in Florida. Close to WMODA in Dania Beach, there is colony of African vervet monkeys descended from animals that escaped into the mangrove forests during the 1950s from the Anthropoid Ape Research Center. Known locally as the Chimp Farm, the
Arthur Wiener Named Collector of the Year
Arthur Wiener is being honored as the “Collector of the Year” at the inaugural Hamptons Jewelry & Objets d’Art show presented by Rick Friedman. The award ceremony on August 5 will follow a discussion panel about the Fired Arts of ceramics and glass, which are Arthur’s collecting passions. Friends of
Kids Visiting WMODA
Here’s one of our youngest visitors – our founder’s grandson enjoying WMODA. He’s obviously enchanted by Ardmore Ceramic Art just like his granddad! With the start of the school holidays, we are expecting more young visitors at WMODA. Art teacher Laurence Panadero brings children from her Velvet House summer school
Venetian Arts
The arts of Venice have become increasingly important at WMODA thanks to our Carnival & Cabaret exhibit. We now have an exciting partnership with the Venetian Arts Society and last month hosted one of their inspiring Art Salons in our Hot Glass gallery. Lladró’s porcelain masterpiece Carnival in Venice continues