Join Cheekwood Curator, Eric Birkle, as he takes us on a fascinating tour of the second part of the Spanning the Atlantic exhibition, which delves into the history and influence of the Arts & Crafts Movement in America. Developed in response to the growing anxieties over industrialization, this movement placed emphasis on traditional craftsmanship and rejected mass production, leading to a resurgence of handcrafted objects with medieval, folk, and colonial forms.
In this exhibition, over 100 objects from the early 20th century showcase the best of American craftsmanship, including furniture by renowned designers Gustav Stickley and Harvey Ellis, pottery by Grueby Faience Company, Newcomb Pottery, and Rookwood, glass by Tiffany, and silver, metalwork, and textiles by some of the most talented craftsmen and women of the time.
Spanning the Atlantic: The Arts & Crafts Movement in America is on view through April 2, 2023.
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