About the Program:
The Art Deco Society of New York and Paris Art Studies are excited to host this visually dazzling web-based illustrated talk that will explore the Art Deco legacy of the house of Tiffany with renowned expert, Benjamin Macklowe.
Questions concerning the distinction between Tiffany & Co. and Tiffany Studios have existed since the latter was established in 1900. But what’s the real story behind these two iconic companies and the father/son duo that founded this American dynasty? How did the changing taste of the Art Deco period impact each house, and why was Tiffany & Co. able to adapt and grow with these changing trends?
Join noted authority on all things Tiffany, Benjamin Macklowe, for this in-depth exploration of the history behind the business before, during, and after the Art Deco movement, and the innovation and the men behind the House of Tiffany.
This engaging web-based presentation will reveal:
- The origin of Tiffany & Co., and how Charles Lewis Tiffany emerged as New York’s foremost jewelry and silver merchant––ultimately laying the foundation for the company to become a pioneer of design, quality, creativity, and commercial ideas
- How Louis Comfort Tiffany’s talent as an artist and trendsetter helped Tiffany Studios emerge at the pinnacle of the Art Deco and modern movement, using glass, gemstone, and enamel to celebrate nature and the art of exotic cultures
- The challenges inherent in keeping these businesses separate, though in collaboration, and why ultimately Louise Comfort Tiffany was forced to close down the furnaces at Tiffany Studios
- How Tiffany & Co emerged as The American Jeweler during the Art Deco era, from design innovation to social marketing
- How Tiffany survived the Great Depression and positioned themselves for America's rebirth after World War II
Even though this event is online, it will include a live PowerPoint––with wonderful images that you will be able to see directly on your computer screen, tablet, or mobile device––as well as a moderated Q&A session with participants.
Can't join us at the time of the live event? No problem! When you register for the live program you are guaranteed to receive a recording of the entire program a few days after the live presentation, which you can watch at a time most convenient for you.
About the Speaker:
Benjamin Macklowe has appeared on television to discuss Tiffany lamps with Martha Stewart, lectured on the lamps and glassware of Louis Comfort Tiffany at Winterthur Museum and taught about Art Nouveau jewelry at Christie’s auction house and the 92nd Street Y. He has helped expand the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Dallas Museum, The Newark Museum, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, selling important decorative works of art and jewelry to add to these important collections. Under his leadership, Macklowe Gallery has become one of the world’s most respected dealers of antique and estate jewelry, French Art Nouveau decorative arts and the entire oeuvre of Louis Comfort Tiffany.
About Paris Art Studies:
Paris Art Studies (PAS) was founded in 2007 by gallery owner and art history professor Chris Boïcos, as a new cultural and teaching venue for the English-speaking community of Paris and visitors to the city. Its objective is to provide a year-long comprehensive program of lectures on the history of Paris and France and French art, architecture, and design.
PAS organizes weekly slide lectures and also visits to Paris historical districts, museums, and temporary exhibitions. Slide lectures are held at Chris Boïcos’ home near Bastille and since the COVID crisis also online.
Registration:
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