The Art of Welcoming the World: Crafting America's Legacy

January 24, 4 PM - 5 PM

Join Ellen McGauley (Executive Editor of Veranda), Jennifer Gracie (Creative Director, Gracie), and Mark D. Sikes (Principal, Mark D. Sikes) as they delve into the pivotal roles that art and architecture play in diplomacy. Discover how the U.S. State Department's Diplomatic Reception Rooms have, for over half a century, served as a stunning stage that celebrates America's history, artistry, and enduring values.

Art & The Great Expositions: The Worldwide Web of Taste 1876 – 1904

January 25, 3PM - 4PM

Art & The Great Expositions: The Worldwide Web of Taste, 1876 – 1904 examines the long-term aesthetic impact that World Fairs had on American decorative art and painting during the Gilded Age. With a focus on American (and some Japanese) works displayed in Philadelphia, Paris, Chicago, and St. Louis, the four panelists—all specialists in the art of this period—trace key developments in the visual culture of a growing nation.

Moderator: Dessa Goddard, AWNY Participant Committee Member, Senior Vice President, US Asian Art Group, Bonhams

Panelists:
Annette Blaugrund, former director of the National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts
Joe V. Earle, former Director of the Japan Society Gallery, New York; Global Senior Consultant for Japanese Art,Bonhams
Medill Higgins Harvey, Ruth Bigelow Wriston Curator of American Decorative Arts and Manager, The Henry R. Luce Center for the Study of American Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Mark Mitchell, The Holcombe T. Green Curator of American Painting and Sculpture, The Yale University Art Gallery

Cultural Custodians: How America's Collections Preserve and Propel

January 25, 5PM - 6PM

This enlightening discussion between a distinguished panel of experts from The National Trust for Historic Preservation and renowned guests delve into the profound role of historic collections in shaping our understanding of the past. In this conversation— to mark the Trust’s 75th Anniversary— we explored the intersection between fine and decorative arts and historic architecture to examine how these artifacts—whether housed in iconic landmarks or private historic homes—tell the rich, layered stories of America’s cultural heritage. Moderated by Ellen McGauley of Veranda Magazine, this discussion examined the unique power of these objects to not only preserve history but also inspire new perspectives on our shared legacy. Through compelling examples of art and artifacts at historic sites, we discovered how every piece contributes to a larger narrative, urging us to reflect on our collective responsibility as caretakers of these irreplaceable treasures.

Presented in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Moderator: Ellen McGauley, Executive Director, Veranda

Panelists:
Brent Leggs, Executive Director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
Maria Nicanor, Director of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
David Scott Parker, FAIA

From Generation to Generation: How HIV/AIDS Changed the Design Community

January 26, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

The discussion examines what it was like to be a part of the design community at the height of the AIDS crisis. Panelists consider and explore what queer objects, histories, and references were meant to be passed down through their community and what happened when these links were broken.

Moderator: Adam Eli, Author & Community Organizer

Panelists:
Carl D’Aquino, Interior Designer, D’Aquino Monaco
Wendy Goodman, Design Editor, New York magazine/Vox Media
Adam Charlap Hyman, Interior Designer, Charlap Hyman & Herrero
Charles Renfro, Architect, Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Carlos Soto, Scenic and Costume Designer

A recording of this talk will be made available shortly.

Ann & Gordon Getty: Patronage, Philanthropy, and Legacy

January 26, 1:30PM - 2:30PM

Ann & Gordon Getty: Patronage, Philanthropy, and Legacy explores the art of conscientious collecting, emphasizing preservation, collection management, and the personal responsibility of planning for its dispersal. Our panelists discussed Ann and Gordon Getty’s commitment to deliberate and imaginative collecting, careful stewardship, and impactful philanthropy, guided by the principle that the thoughtful transfer of art is how it lives on to inspire and benefit future generations.

Moderator: Christine Donahue Kavanagh, Vice President, Sotheby’s
Panelists: Maria Santangelo, Co-Founder, Managing Director, Bullimore Partners and Caitlin Yates, Co-Founder, Managing Director, Bullimore Partners

Past as Prologue: Collecting Americana for Tomorrow

January 28, 2:30PM - 3:30PM

Institutions, dealers, and collectors in the fields of American art and antiques are at an inflection point. In this panel discussion, Anthony Barzily Freund, Editorial Director of 1stdibs, considers "dusting off traditional approaches" and the redefining of Americana for new generations with four leading experts. Panelists included interior designers William Cullum of Jayne Design Studio, Elizabeth Pyne Singer of McMillan, Elizabeth Feld, Managing Director of Hirschl & Adler Gallery, and Jennifer Carlquist, Executive Director of Boscobel.

Presented in collaboration with Boscobel House and Gardens

Classic Meets Contemporary: The Inspiring Story Behind a Glorious Parisian Home

January 29, 3PM - 4PM

Designer Aline Hazarian joins Galerie editor in chief Jacqueline Terrebonne for an inspired conversation straight from the pages of the magazine’s winter issue. Hazarian, who creates her own beautiful collection of furniture and lighting, shares what inspired the marvelous mix in her 19th-century Paris apartment, which includes her own contemporary pieces and an extraordinary art collection, all within elegant, wood-paneled rooms.

Presented in collaboration with Galerie.

The Beauty of Restraint: Paris and the Empresses of Design

January 31, 4PM - 5PM

When Elsie de Wolfe declared, “The cardinal virtue of all beauty is restraint,” she could have been speaking for the tastemakers emerging in Paris around the time of the Art Deco. Among them, there was Sophie Taeuber-Arp and her multifaceted arsenal of talent, Madeleine Vionnet and the couture of the bias-cut, and Suzanne Belperron, who single-handedly made jewelry art. Meanwhile, Jeanne Lanvin and her firm, Lanvin Decoration (with Armand-Albert Rateau), and Jean Dunand in collaboration with the French milliner Madame Agnès (Rittener), produced works for the 1925 exposition. This panel explores how these accomplished designers influenced one another and spoke the language of modernism that took hold of the world.

Presented in collaboration with AIR MAIL

Moderator: Laura Jacobs, fashion and dance critic, author, and Arts Intel Report editor at AIR MAIL

Panelists:
Patricia Mears, Deputy Director of the Museum at F.I.T.
Ruth Peltason, jewelry historian, author, and adjunct professor, Sotheby’s Institute of Art

Crosscurrents: Cultural Exchange in the Eighteenth Century

January 31, 12:30PM - 1:30PM

The eighteenth century was a time of great cross-cultural exchange, in Europe and beyond. Artists from England and Northern Europe embarked on their Grand Tours of Italy to steep themselves in the classical monuments and landscapes, while artists from the continent traveled to England to work in its royal court and flourishing academies. This multifaceted cultural exchange was further expanded by artists’ encounters with diverse cultures, in colonies or through exported goods. Join us for a panel discussion between scholars and dealers to discuss the importance of drawing from this period of travel and enrichment.

Presented in collaboration with Master Drawings New York and The Drawing Foundation

Moderator: Daniella Berman, PhD., Head of Special Programs and Strategic Initiatives, The Drawing Foundation

Panelists:
Laurel Peterson, Curator, Yale Center for British Art
Alan Templeton, Collector
Jonny Yarker, Lowell Libson & Jonny Yarker Ltd

A recording of this talk will be made available shortly.

Voyages of Creativity: The Influence of Travel on Design

February 01, 2:30PM - 3:30PM

Join renowned designer Charlotte Moss and architect James Carter as they explore how travel profoundly shapes the worlds of architecture and design. Moderated by Peter Lyden, President of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, this engaging discussion delves into how each panelist’s global journeys have influenced their creative vision and design practices. From the elegant interiors inspired by European grandeur to architectural forms shaped by diverse cultural experiences, the conversation highlights the ways travel fosters new perspectives and fuels innovation. Discover how different places, histories, and traditions become sources of inspiration that leave lasting imprints on their work and, in turn, the design world.

Presented in collaboration with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art