I tried to think of something in the yard or in the house that could use “x” but couldn’t, so I searched past posts for something that might work. Here it is. Hope you enjoy it.
We make a living by what we get,
we make a life by what we give.
— Winston Churchill
This week has been very enriching in the real world. Older son was on vaca this week. On Tuesday we drove to my favorite grocery store destination and had lunch, Wednesday, had Indian food at Curry Kitchen with a friend, and yesterday (Thursday) another friend and I had lunch at Courses and then walked over to the art museum to see the exhibits and then on to Hackley Library. This post will cover only the lamp exhibit. Future posts will cover the others. Onward!
Per the Muskegon Museum of Art (I have added links to it)
Tiffany Lamps: The Richard H. Driehaus Collection
American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany is famed for his glass, decorative arts and household goods, jewelry, and design work. Especially prized are his iconic stained glass lamps. Tiffany Lamps: The Richard H. Driehaus Collection brings to our audiences a stunning display of lamps from the height of the Tiffany Studio’s creative output and features some of the firm’s most recognized designs. The show is comprised of 15 lamps and a stained glass window, highlighting the beauty and elegance of Tiffany design. The exhibition also celebrates the contributions of Clara Driscoll, the woman who created many of the studio’s famous patterns and oversaw the “Tiffany Girls,” a team of women who selected, cut, and assembled the stained glass shades. Patterns on display include Dragonfly, Peony, Snowball, and Wisteria.
The loaned artworks for this exhibition come to us through the Richard H. Driehaus Art Exhibition Lending Foundation.
Looking at the Driehaus Foundation website, I see they are very active in their philanthropy.
To see these beauties up close with no barrier between them and me was a beautiful experience. CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE
Kerfe and I had a conversation not long ago where we wondered how many works of art are held in the hands of private owners. This collection is all owned by the foundation and would never have been seen by the public if it weren’t for their generous loan. I’m ok with private ownership if the owners are benevolent enough to loan them to public museums. Looking at them, can you choose a favorite? I like the dragonfly one but the Asian motif one is a close second for me.
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I love those lamps…I’ve picked up some in that style but never the real thing… I like the one where it looks like it’s hanging down… you have “resized T lamp”
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Daffodils I think is the one you mean. Are you back from your break, Max???
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Yes I am! I’m happy to be back…I had a good break and I desperately needed it.
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They are all beautiful…I’m glad the owner made them available to the museum. I really like the shape of the one with the green insect-like bottom. It has so much life. (K)
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Yes, and I guess I never thought about the fact that they not only constructed the items out of glass but they actually made the glass in its myriad glory. I love the idea that both glass and metal, which is what they are made out of, will last virtually forever (if taken care of!)
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I wonder if they were thinking of that–quite possibly.
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Thanks for sharing these amazing creations with us
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You are very welcome. Happy to share them.
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🥰😍
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so beautiful… a wonderful share 🤍
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Glad you enjoyed them, Destiny. Thanks!
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most welcome 🤍
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Beautiful details.
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Thanks, Judy. Are you still in CA or back home now?
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They are all beautiful.
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I was amazed they weren’t in cases.
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I adore stained glass and Tiffany-style lamps in particular. Thanks for the eye candy. @samanthabwriter from Balancing Act
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They are the best kind of art imo, beauty fused with function. Glad you like them, Samantha.
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I’ve always loved Tiffany lamps and wanted one. These are gorgeous.
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I know what you mean!
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“eXhibit” is perfectly fine! So are these gorgeous lamps. My favorite is the one that looks like a tree with the lotus-patterned? base. Also, all these years I hadn’t known that Tiffany was the name of the artist.
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I’m glad you like the lamps. Am so happy you now know that Louis Comfort Tiffany is the artist (even though it looks like others were actually making the lamps.)
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Creative and excellent choice. And I am a lover of tiffany and well stained glass in general so I really enjoyed this.
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Thanks, Violet! I do also. I have dabbled in it, and my ex bf’s mom is pretty good at it.
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These are lovely – I’m glad you got to see them up close. My favorite is the one with daffodils.
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Me too, Deborah.
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There’s a whole gallery of Tiffany lamps at the New York Historical Society too. I went to see them with my mom last year. It was her favorite exhibit. Sadly, I cannot get her a lamp for Mother’s Day.
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So nice you got to go see them with your mom. My condolences to your mom. I miss my mom. Was thinking of her yesterday and this morning.
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I enjoyed revisiting. (K)
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<3
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Beautiful!
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:)
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I do love Tiffany Lamps. They are beautiful. And I also like the Winston Churchill quote!
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Thanks so much, Brenda.
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Those lamps are stunning! I love the idea of taking something functional and also making it beautiful.
Allison
https://lightningflashwriting.blogspot.com/
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