WHAT’S MOVING US
A blog for members to share the art, ideas, and inspirations that move them.
Guest contributor:
Keith Walpole is a writer and musician based in Brooklyn, NY. Alongside his Substack ‘Circles in Space’, he publishes a weekly newsletter, ‘Five Bullets’, which covers everything from art to music to history and science.
First drawings of the Milky Way Galaxy
An Original Theory or New Hypothesis of the Universe, written and drawn by Thomas Wright, 1750. This book houses the first known speculations of the shape of the Milky Way Galaxy and was illustrated by mezzotints.
An 18th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Etui, circa 1760.
An etui is typically used as a women’s work box. Though they were designed for functionality, etuis were also decorative.
Fun fact: The Farbergé Eggs, designed by Peter Carl Farbergé for the Russian Imperial Family, were a series of 52 jeweled eggs that were etuis.
18th century illustration by Louis Renard. More illustrations on display at The Museum of Natural History.
What’s Moving Us Today
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Member Curator of the Week
Paralegal by day, drummer by night, and curious by nature, Keith is typically researching various topics at any given moment. His interests include music, writing, all things creative, and exploring the natural world. Posts will encompass his most recent findings, exhibit visits, and important topics pertaining to creatives today.