Behind the Mask
David Burnham Smith (1937-2019) by Louise Irvine “A mask tells us more than a face” according to Oscar Wilde and in this spirit, we are
Fancy Masks
Chelsea Rousso’s wearable glass art is one of the museum’s main attractions in the Carnival & Cabaret exhibit and many fans have created their own
The Elegant Harp
By Louise Irvine During Esther Underhay’s Elegant Harp recital at WMODA, her husband, Paul, challenged us to spot the harp in the Art Nouveau gallery.
A Magical Ardmore Safari
by Louise Irvine Magnificent wild beasts tamed by Zulu riders take us on a journey of exploration through Africa’s diverse continent. The Travelers of Africa
Down the Drain in London
The Great Stink to the Great Smog by Louise Irvine The current pandemic prompted me to look back through the archives to see how a
Lighting up the World of WMODA
by Louise Irvine WMODA visitors are dazzled by the spectacular crystal chandeliers hanging throughout the museum. The six Marie Therese style chandeliers were made in
The Secret Garden
by Louise Irvine During lockdown, the more fortunate among us have found solace in our gardens, whether it be a patch of paradise in tropical
Creepy Creatures
by Louise Irvine The current #CuratorBattle for the #CreepiestObject in a museum had us exploring WMODA for our scariest candidates. This sinister face jug by
A Night at the Museum
From a Special Correspondent We have been wondering what’s going on at WMODA during the lockdown. As you know our museum is a very magical
Chihuly Baskets & Blankets
“Baskets was the first series that I did that really took advantage of the molten properties of the glassblowing process. Now, for the first time,