A Toast to the Gilded Age: Baltimore Eggnog
From the Hearth: The Fireplaces of the Driehaus Museum
A Tale of Today: Nate Young and Mika Horibuchi
OPENING SEPTEMBER 26 - Chicago-based artists Nate Young and Mika Horibuchi respond to the design and history of the Nickerson Mansion, the Driehaus Museum's home, in the second exhibition of our A Tale of Today contemporary art series.
More at http://driehausmuseum.org/exhibition/youngandhoribuchi/
An opening day virtual panel discussion will explore how historic house museums can leverage their architectures and legacies to connect the past with the present.
More information and registration at https://bit.ly/3hkI0Mr
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A Tale of Today: Nate Young and Mika Horibuchi
The second exhibition in the Museum’s contemporary art initiative focuses on two Chicago-based artists, Nate Young and Mika Horibuchi, whose works will engage our expectations of the Nickerson Mansion by responding to the architecture and history of the 1883 building.
Live From the Drawing Room Episode 4 - The Art of Entertaining
Live From the Drawing Room #3 - The Transcendence of Form
In this episode "The Transcendence of Form", we will be discussing the evolution of the relationship between form and function in art, design, and music. There will be a few cocktail demonstrations as well as a closer glimpse into the wonders of the museum. Musically our program will touch on the relationship between French Impressionist composers and early American Jazz music.
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Drawing Room
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Patrick Donley accompanies vocalist Ana Everling with the following selections:
The Shadow of Your Smile - Johnny Mandel, lyrics by Paul Francis Webster (US)
Sonata Pathetique in C Minor, 3. Rondo - Ludwig Van Beethoven (Germany)
Izvorasul - Zlata Tkach (Moldova)
Longina - Manuel Corona (Cuba)
La Valse des Lilas - Michel LeGrand (France)
The Way You Look Tonight - Jermoe Kern, lyrics by Dorothy Fields (US)
This program also touches on the theme of floriography, or, “the language of flowers”, highlighting some of the exquisite interiors of the museum, in addition to two cocktail demonstrations. The following ingredients will be included in the cocktails:
Mint Julep:
- ½ ounce "capillaire" syrup (simple syrup with orange flower water)
- One sprig of fresh mint
- Crushed ice
- 1½ ounces KOVAL peach brandy
- 1½ ounces KOVAL rye whiskey
- More crushed ice, to top off glass
- One new sprig of fresh mint, to garnish
Bijou:
- 1 ounce KOVAL dry gin
- 1 ounce green Chartreuse
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
- One piece of fresh lemon peel
- Luxardo Maraschino Cherry, to garnish
Live From the Drawing Room - "The Language of Flowers"
Please support the museum and this program by donating at driehausmuseum.org/support/donate
Patrick Donley accompanies vocalist Ana Everling with the following selections:
The Shadow of Your Smile - Johnny Mandel, lyrics by Paul Francis Webster (US)
Sonata Pathetique in C Minor, 3. Rondo - Ludwig Van Beethoven (Germany)
Izvorasul - Zlata Tkach (Moldova)
Longina - Manuel Corona (Cuba)
La Valse des Lilas - Michel LeGrand (France)
The Way You Look Tonight - Jermoe Kern, lyrics by Dorothy Fields (US)
This program also touches on the theme of floriography, or, “the language of flowers”, highlighting some of the exquisite interiors of the museum, in addition to two cocktail demonstrations. The following ingredients will be included in the cocktails:
Mint Julep:
- ½ ounce "capillaire" syrup (simple syrup with orange flower water)
- One sprig of fresh mint
- Crushed ice
- 1½ ounces KOVAL peach brandy
- 1½ ounces KOVAL rye whiskey
- More crushed ice, to top off glass
- One new sprig of fresh mint, to garnish
Bijou:
- 1 ounce KOVAL dry gin
- 1 ounce green Chartreuse
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
- One piece of fresh lemon peel
- Luxardo Maraschino Cherry, to garnish
The Nautilus Shell Lamp
Today, on #InternationalMuseumDay, we are sharing one the most important pieces from our collection.
This centerpiece lamp, which is believed to be one-of-a-kind, was designed by Tiffany Studios around 1910. It is made of mother-of-pearl, gilt bronze, blown glass, and eight large nautilus shells. The top portion of the lamp can be removed at the scalloped center of the body, allowing it to transform into two separate pieces - a lower table lamp and a large vase in the center of eight smaller vases made by gilt metal cups inside each nautilus shell to create a stunning floral presentation. It is currently on display in the Reception Room.
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Tiffany Studios (American, 1902-1932). Nautilus Shell Centerpiece Lamp, circa 1910. Mother-of-pearl, gilt-bronze, blown glass, nautilus shell. Collection of The Richard H. Driehaus Museum. Photograph by John Faier.
Eternal Light: The Sacred Stained-Glass Windows of Louis Comfort Tiffany at the Driehaus Museum
As the majestic windows of our most recent exhibition, Eternal Light: The Sacred Stained-Glass Windows of Louis Comfort Tiffany, quietly come down, we contemplate the motive behind their creation – the art of uplifting images in vibrant colorful glass to conjure strength, compassion, meaning, and hope in extraordinarily difficult times.
With this in mind, the Driehaus Museum presents this virtual feast for eyes and ears - a journey through the sublime art glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany accompanied by the pastoral music of Aaron Copland.
Wherever you are watching, we hope the experience lifts your spirits and brings you joy.
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A Tale of Today: Nate Young and Mika Horibuchi
OPENING APRIL 4 - Chicago-based artists Nate Young and Mika Horibuchi respond to the design and history of the Nickerson Mansion, the Driehaus Museum's home, in the second exhibition of our A Tale of Today contemporary art series.
More ---> http://driehausmuseum.org/exhibition/youngandhoribuchi/
The Driehaus Museum - 10th Anniversary
Many thanks to everyone who joined us at our very first gala last night. Here's to the next 10 years at the Driehaus Museum!
Happy to be hosting Chicago's event planning professionals this evening!
Live from our inaugural cocktail event in our A Toast to the Gilded Age series - The Art of Absinthe.
Celebrating the opening of L'Affichomania with Can Can dancers!!
Creating the English Tea Garden Experience
Today we officially open our English tea room!
It was truly a team effort pulling it together in only 3.5 days - down to decisions regarding lighting, flower arrangements, and tablecloth patterns! We documented the flurry of activity that happened in our Visitor Center during that time and wanted to share it with our followers.
We hope you enjoy your tea experience when you visit over the next few months! #DriehausDownton