Mardi Gras
By Louise Irvine Many of us will be celebrating Carnival and Mardi Gras virtually this year. The traditional parades are canceled in New Orleans on
Kisses & Kindness
By Louise Irvine Kissing and hugging are discouraged in these days of social distancing, but touch deprivation has become a serious consequence of the pandemic
The Falls of Fairy Glen
By Louise Irvine Hundreds of porcelain fairies seem to dance in time to Dave Rosenthal’s synchronized music entitled The Falls of Fairy Glen, which can
The Art of the Heart
By Louise Irvine How did the heart come to be symbolized in the shape we are so familiar with in Valentine cards and emojis? The
Music in the Museum
By Louise Irvine The gift of music adds a new dimension to WMODA as demonstrated by our two spectacular pianos. Not only are they both
The Mermaid’s Top
By Louise Irvine At our Mermaid Tale event on Halloween, Rhanu Mershark wore a glass bikini top designed by Chelsea Rousso. The collaboration was such
Who’s Who – Dave Rosenthal
By Louise Irvine The Niagara chandelier, recently donated by Lladró, has transformed our Fantastique exhibit and inspired multidisciplinary artist, Dave Rosenthal, to compose original music
Who’s Who – Chelsea Rousso
By Louise Irvine Chelsea Rousso is a glass artist, fashion designer, writer, and teacher. She specializes in kiln-formed fused glass and holds regular classes for
A Fairy Tale Comes True at WMODA
By Louise Irvine Hundreds of visitors to the Gallery of Amazing Things have taken selfies with Lladró’s spectacular Niagara chandelier featuring a cascade of porcelain
The Midas Touch
By Louise Irvine The legend of King Midas, who turned everything he touched to gold, has inspired Louise’s article on gilding in the fired arts.