By Louise Irvine Dale Chihuly is considered the visionary pioneer of the American Studio Glass Movement. Through constant experimentation and boundary-breaking projects, Chihuly has changed the way the world thinks about glass. No longer just a functional material, glass has become an exciting and compelling medium for artistic expression. The

By Louise Irvine Floriography is the “language of flowers,” and secret messages were communicated through “talking bouquets” to circumvent the strict etiquette of the Victorian era. A detailed knowledge of flowers was an essential part of life and love for fashionable ladies, and British potters produced an abundance of floral

Ignite Your Passion for the Fired Arts May is Membership Month at WMODA, and we are thrilled to introduce new ways to experience the magic of our museum. Last year, the incredible support of our Fired Arts family empowered us to host engaging programs, vibrant events, and hands-on workshops that

The striking Mega Kaleidoscope mosaic mural at WMODA was acquired by Arthur Wiener after a visit to Allison Eden Studios in Brooklyn, where he encountered her extraordinary craftsmanship using hand-cut stained-glass and mirror mosaics, created without machinery. With her luminous, kaleidoscopic compositions, Allison Eden captures fleeting optical beauty and transforms

By Louise Irvine Alan Tinter has been collecting kaleidoscopes since the 1980s, and he is excited to introduce this intriguing art form to WMODA as part of our International Museum Day celebrations on May 17. Alan will showcase some of his favorite kaleidoscopes created by contemporary designers, featuring fused, slumped,

By Louise Irvine After 25 years of creating collectible ceramic art, the Ardmore Studio in KwaZulu-Natal began translating the lush patterns of African fauna and flora into a dazzling array of furnishing fabrics. Ardmore is now regarded as one of South Africa’s leading luxury brands, celebrating the country’s cultural heritage.

By Louise Irvine In America, the carnation is the official emblem for Mother’s Day, pink for appreciation of living mothers and white for remembrance of those who have passed. The tradition was established in 1908 by Anna Jarvis, the founder of the holiday, as the carnation was her mother’s favorite