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Collecting Ourselves: Reuniting the Objects of the Martin House

The effort to reestablish Frank Lloyd Wright’s tout ensemble has been years in the works—and is still a work in progress.

The Wreaths of Rochester of the John Burger Stone Ware Pottery

Utilitarian, yet decorative and now highly collectible, the vessels of the John Burger Pottery are a testament to the importance of stone ware manufacture in 19th century Western New York.

Charles Burchfield-James Schuyler: The Artist as Poet, The Poet as Artist

Though different in many ways, the textual—and visual—output of these two artistic Western New Yorkers presents some striking similarities and crossovers.

Ghost Ads: Western New York's Fading Signs of Our Past

These “ghostly” remnants of a bygone age are all around us—just look up!

Buffalo's Pioneering African American Musicians Union & Its Historic Colored Musicians Club

The 90th anniversary of one of the oldest clubs of its kind provides an opportunity to revisit these two storied organizations.

The Best of the Best: Mains & Heritage Knife Companies, 1971-1976

Though only in business for a short time, their knives were known world-wide for their quality and artistry.

Who Knew? Part Three: Lars Sellstedt and the founding of the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy

We examine the seminal role of this Buffalo artist in the creation and evolution of Buffalo’s art museums.

Who Knew? Part Two: How A. Conger Goodyear Acquired Pablo Picasso’s La Toilette and Changed Forever the Direction of Modern Art

How could one painting cause such a stir? It is a fascinating story.