Book Review — Russel and Mary Wright: Dragon Rock at Manitoga

Formal art books are written in a style all their own, very different than other nonfiction. Jennifer Golub’s new release Russel and Mary Wright: Dragon Rock at Manitoga is a formidable work, carefully researched from personal interviews with industrial designers Russel and Mary Wright’s family, friends and others, as well as from extensive archives. Golub […]

Mid-century Design in Everyday Items

It may be a sleek clock or a sculptural plastic pitcher, but everyday items from the mid-20th century are getting high prices everywhere. They are popular collectibles that are all about the look – simple, streamlined, modern shapes in what were considered “new” materials and vibrant colors. A recent auction at Wright in Chicago focused […]