In the early 80’s, when Greg Overton was a fourth-grader in Salt Lake City, Utah, a professional artist came to speak to his class. “We had a painting contest,” he recalls, “and I made a little watercolor portrait of Dull Knife, the Cheyenne chief.” It...
A unique aspect of art is how the work of one person can become something universally understood and shared. A single painting, like the Mona Lisa, is studied and loved by generations. A building, like the Colosseum or the Guggenheim Museum, represents a historical period...
When COVID-19 hit and businesses around the world allowed people to work remotely, the home office took on a whole new meaning. Those spaces that were once used occasionally — or as storage for bills and other paperwork — are now some of the most-used...
In 2017, humanitarian and visionary Joan Agajanian Quinn received the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which is presented to U.S. citizens who exemplify American values while distinguishing themselves in their ethnic group. The Los Angeles affiliate of the Armenian International Women’s Association honored Quinn...
Ahh… Monterey County, home of the Lone Cypress tree, aquamarine surf, and perennially happy sea otters. Visitors relish the sublime essence of this central California region, an agricultural basket that boasts fields and farm stands burgeoning with artichokes, strawberries, and apples. In addition to savoring...
Watching your house take shape from foundation to fully furnished can be an informative experience. In Laura Umansky’s case, it sparked a lifetime passion for design. “I watched my father design and build our childhood homes [in Texas],” the founder and CEO of Laura U Design...
Western art shows and sales in early spring were infused with a celebratory atmosphere as organizers, artists, and buyers in some cases gathered in person for the first time in many months. With Covid-19 safety practices in place, online platforms also remained available for those...
The Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program offers visitors a chance to experience the settings where great paintings and sculptures were created, highlighting 44 places across the U.S. where noteworthy artists of the past once lived and worked. As part of the National Trust for...
With Arches National Park to the north and Canyonlands National Park to the southwest, Moab, Utah, is known as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and off-the-grid adventurers. Its severe beauty and geographical grandeur are unlike anywhere else in the West, and the town itself maintains...
Lisa Gidday and Amy Lehman were searching for a new dining room table when they met interior designer Gina D’Amore in her Denver Design District showroom in 2013. “Actually,” recalls Gidday, “we first met Gina’s husband, Eric Bauerle, a woodworker whose line of tables we...