Author Archives: Hotspots

Video Discovering a Kentucky Masterpiece with Robert Brewer

November 1, 2012 | antique, Art, history, Kentucky Furniture, kentucky sideboard, Speed Art Museum | by Hotspots

Throughout their history, sideboards symbolized status. They were the perfect accompaniment to well-dressed and well-mannered diners. Such was the case in early nineteenth-century Kentucky: estate inventories and other documentary sources show that sideboards were often among the most expensive pieces … Continue reading →

posted: 2:32 pm November 1, 2012 | 2 comments |

Photo Lights Off/ Future On Family Fun at the Speed

October 9, 2012 | art activities, Chicago Children's International Film Festival, Family Fun, Lights Off/Future On, Mom's RockSchool, Paintball Painting | by Hotspots

On September 22, families enjoyed a full day of fun at the Museum as part of the expansion kickoff celebration featuring musical performances by Mom’s RockSchool, family portraits in Art Sparks, films from the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, paintball … Continue reading →

posted: 10:43 am October 9, 2012 | 4 comments |