By Louise Irvine The sculptor, Charles Vyse, is well known at WMODA for his nostalgic figures of flower sellers and gypsies who frequented the streets of London in the 1920s. Less familiar are his mythological subjects displayed in the Art Deco Gallery. However, he often escaped into a fantasy world

By Louise Irvine

By Louise Irvine As Halloween approaches, we look back at one of the most popular fancy dress costumes of the Roaring Twenties – the Spanish shawl. Flappers draped themselves in large silk shawls for masquerade parties inspired by the silent movie stars of the silver screen. WMODA has just acquired

Lennidies Montanez, the founder of Candle Nerds, has been making beautiful candles since 2017, and we featured the launch of her unique Evolution Candles series at WMODA. Initially, Nini, as she is known to friends, sold her candles at local crafts markets, but now her work is also receiving accolades

By Louise Irvine Moorcroft is rising again like a phoenix from the ashes! Will Moorcroft, the grandson of the founder, has purchased the ailing company and returned it to family ownership after it stopped trading at the end of April. In an interview for BBC Radio Stoke, Will Moorcroft said

September is BAMM month when Broward attractions and museums collaborate to promote the diversity of cultural treasures in your own backyard. From September 1 to 30, visitors can buy one admission and get a second admission for free at 16 participating attractions in Broward County, including WMODA. Just mention BAMM

By Louise Irvine The Art Nouveau style blossomed worldwide in the late 19th century and peaked at the Paris Exhibition of Decorative Arts in 1900. French for “new art,” the avant-garde style advocated bringing art and beauty into everyday life. Ordinary objects could be turned into masterpieces using luxury materials.

As we continue to relaunch WMODA in our Hollywood home, we are delighted to welcome groups again. Some of the organizations that have visited us so far specialize in arts and culture, while others cater to the diverse interests of seniors and lifelong learners. Groups range from 10 to 40

WMODA is proud to showcase the work of Paul Stankard, an internationally acclaimed artist and pioneer in the studio glass movement. The Art of the Flame exhibit in the museum’s Hot Glass Gallery features 70 of his iconic paperweights, orbs and botanical designs. You can learn more about his life