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Go the distance with our museum exclusive sweatshirt that celebrates Philly's most famous underdog and immortalizes the museum steps he trained on! Designed by local artist Lisa Roberts.  Please allow for slight print variations as this is a hand...

Skinny jacquard knit scarf with reversible, pattern-mixing block motif with a nod to Memphis design style. In addition to creating quality knits infused with color and personality, the mission of Verloop has always been to minimize waste and to use...

 These charming little foil embossed leather purses are just the right size to hold a little cash, a credit card or school ID. Loved by children and adults! Designed in Cambridge, England and made in Scotland Neck strap with safety clasp ...

These charming little foil embossed leather purses are just the right size to hold a little cash, a credit card or school ID. Loved by children and adults! Designed in Cambridge, England and made in Scotland Neck strap with safety clasp Genuine...

The designer of Clouds and Ladders jewelry, Kate Joseph, is inspired by her love of nature and the history of art and design. Informed by the ideas that jewelry can be worn to empower and facilitate self-expression, her designs are often customizable...

British designers Jane Richards and Amy Lindsay founded Ark Colour Design in 2015. Drawing from their backgrounds in fashion and fine art, they set about creating leather accessories that are fun and well made. We love these leather card holders; perfect...

British designers Jane Richards and Amy Lindsay founded Ark Colour Design in 2015. Drawing from their backgrounds in fashion and fine art, they set about creating leather accessories that are fun and well made. We love these snap wallets- perfect for...

British designers Jane Richards and Amy Lindsay founded Ark Colour Design in 2015. Drawing from their backgrounds in fashion and fine art, they set about creating leather accessories that are fun and well made. We love these snap wallets- perfect for...

Unexpected perfection; we love the color combination on this oversized reversible knit scarf from Verloop. In addition to creating quality knits infused with color and personality, the mission of Verloop has always been to minimize waste and to use...

Happy colors sure to chase away the chill on this reversible scarf from Verloop. In addition to creating quality knits infused with color and personality, the mission of Verloop has always been to minimize waste and to use materials thoughtfully and...

Hand-brushed on the inside for extra softness, these knit gloves feature great color combinations synonymous with Verloop. In addition to creating quality knits infused with color and personality, the mission of Verloop has always been to minimize waste...

This hand-built porcelain berry bowl with its lovely green glaze and charming wavy drip dish is made by local Doylestown maker, Melissa Michael. This bowl contains multiple holes that let out berry-wrecking moisture, perfect to leave out on the counter...

It's impossible to be sad when you set your coffee or cocktail down on these fabulous smiling coasters! This colorful set of 4 leather coasters is designed and made in Cambridge, England. Makes for a cheerful holiday gift! 3 1/2" in Diameter ...

These funky hoop earrings give the impression of a floating cube on your ear! They fit snugly through your earlobe creating an airy and sleek look. This elegant and modern jewelry line is designed and made in small batches at the Pur-suits studio in...

These funky hoop earrings give the impression of a floating cube on your ear! They fit snugly through your earlobe creating an airy and sleek look. This elegant and modern jewelry line is designed and made in small batches at the Pur-suits studio in...

This asymmetrical pair of stud earrings is a delicate combo. Each pair is made up of stacked hallow cubes; 3 on one and 2 on the other. A simple concept with stunning results. This elegant and modern jewelry line is designed and made in small batches at...

These light-weight hoop earrings with glass orb accents are dramatic and sophisticated. This elegant and modern jewelry line is designed and made in small batches at the Pur-suits studio in Toronto, Canada. Approximately 2 1/2" long x 1" ...

These light-weight hoop earrings with glass orb accents are dramatic and sophisticated. This elegant and modern jewelry line is designed and made in small batches at the Pur-suits studio in Toronto, Canada. Approximately 2 1/2" long x 1" ...

These light-weight, post style dangle earrings feature a spark-like charm created from intersecting bars which hang off a long bar. This elegant and modern jewelry line is designed and made in small batches at the Pur-suits studio in Toronto, Canada...

This necklace mixes black and metal cube charms for a stunning geometric effect. Perfect for everyday elevated looks, features a magnetic clasp for easy on and off. This elegant and modern jewelry line is designed and made in small batches at the...

Fun mid size clip. Chunks is a high-quality, affordable, trend-forward line of hair accessories, based out of Seattle, WA and proudly & responsibly made in Jinhua, China.   Approximately 4" long x 2" wide Made from cellulose acetate...

Fun yet functional mini clip. Chunks is a high-quality, affordable, trend-forward line of hair accessories, based out of Seattle, WA and proudly & responsibly made in Jinhua, China.   Approximately 1" wide Made from cellulose acetate...

Louise of 'Lulu and Glass' creates beautiful pieces of artisan glass jewelry and décor from her home in Philadelphia. Introduced to the world of stained glass a decade ago, she quickly fell in love with the craft and has been creating artwork from with...

Louise of 'Lulu and Glass' creates beautiful pieces of artisan glass jewelry and décor from her home in Philadelphia. Introduced to the world of stained glass a decade ago, she quickly fell in love with the craft and has been creating artwork from with...

Art anyone? This keychain is made from an upcycled spoon. Eliza Brown started Kinder Studios as an ode to her great-grandmother Kinder, who offered beauty to the world around her in such an enduring way. Fascinated by the intricate artistry that can...

Always on the Gogh? This keychain is made from an upcycled spoon. Eliza Brown started Kinder Studios as an ode to her great-grandmother Kinder, who offered beauty to the world around her in such an enduring way. Fascinated by the intricate artistry that...

Masako Oguro repurposes silk shibori dyed kimono and kimono jackets (haori) and transforms them into stylish garments from her studio in NYC. Shibori is a labor intensive Japanese tie dye method that has been practiced for centuries. Masako makes this...

Masako Oguro repurposes silk shibori dyed kimono and kimono jackets (haori) and transforms them into stylish garments from her studio in NYC. Shibori is a labor intensive Japanese tie dye method that has been practiced for centuries. Masako makes this...

O My Bag Amsterdam was founded in 2011 by Paulien Wesselink. She was convinced that timeless design, fair production and sustainability go hand-in-hand, together making them one of the most renowned bag and accessories brands in the slow fashion industry...

O My Bag Amsterdam was founded in 2011 by Paulien Wesselink. She was convinced that timeless design, fair production and sustainability go hand-in-hand, together making them one of the most renowned bag and accessories brands in the slow fashion industry...

O My Bag Amsterdam was founded in 2011 by Paulien Wesselink. She was convinced that timeless design, fair production and sustainability go hand-in-hand, together making them one of the most renowned bag and accessories brands in the slow fashion industry...

O My Bag Amsterdam was founded in 2011 by Paulien Wesselink. She was convinced that timeless design, fair production and sustainability go hand-in-hand, together making them one of the most renowned bag and accessories brands in the slow fashion industry...

Philadelphia area artist Madelyn Snow of Touch Threads was inspired by iconic motifs and landscapes within our American galleries for this hand-painted one-of-a-kind item. Her illustrations wrap around the garment for a truly custom piece. Upcycled...

Misk Gallery crafts exquisite pieces using recycled acrylics- transforming them with a touch of nature's own pigments. Each sheet becomes a canvas where unique patterns and textures are meticulously designed, then brought to life through the artistry of...

Misk Gallery crafts exquisite pieces using recycled acrylics- transforming them with a touch of nature's own pigments. Each sheet becomes a canvas where unique patterns and textures are meticulously designed, then brought to life through the artistry of...

Misk Gallery crafts exquisite pieces using recycled acrylics- transforming them with a touch of nature's own pigments. Each sheet becomes a canvas where unique patterns and textures are meticulously designed, then brought to life through the artistry of...

Misk Gallery crafts exquisite pieces using recycled acrylics- transforming them with a touch of nature's own pigments. Each sheet becomes a canvas where unique patterns and textures are meticulously designed, then brought to life through the artistry of...

The designer of Clouds and Ladders jewelry, Kate Joseph, is inspired by her love of nature and the history of art and design. Informed by the ideas that jewelry can be worn to empower and facilitate self-expression, her designs are often customizable...

The designer of Clouds and Ladders jewelry, Kate Joseph, is inspired by her love of nature and the history of art and design. Informed by the ideas that jewelry can be worn to empower and facilitate self-expression, her designs are often customizable...

Corey Moranis is a Canadian designer who handcrafts Lucite jewelry and accessories. Drawn to Lucite for its ethereal nature, Corey loves the way the material seems to float but with a solid presence, and the way the luminous effect changes with the light...

Corey Moranis is a Canadian designer who handcrafts Lucite jewelry and accessories. Drawn to Lucite for its ethereal nature, Corey loves the way the material seems to float but with a solid presence, and the way the luminous effect changes with the light...

Corey Moranis is a Canadian designer who handcrafts Lucite jewelry and accessories. Drawn to Lucite for its ethereal nature, Corey loves the way the material seems to float but with a solid presence, and the way the luminous effect changes with the light...

Corey Moranis is a Canadian designer who handcrafts Lucite jewelry and accessories. Drawn to Lucite for its ethereal nature, Corey loves the way the material seems to float but with a solid presence, and the way the luminous effect changes with the light...

Corey Moranis is a Canadian designer who handcrafts Lucite jewelry and accessories. Drawn to Lucite for its ethereal nature, Corey loves the way the material seems to float but with a solid presence, and the way the luminous effect changes with the light...

Corey Moranis is a Canadian designer who handcrafts Lucite jewelry and accessories. Drawn to Lucite for its ethereal nature, Corey loves the way the material seems to float but with a solid presence, and the way the luminous effect changes with the light...

The origin of Santacana gloves dates back to 1896 when the first factory was opened in the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid. Sustainability, local knowledge and a respect for materials are their hallmarks. We love these wool and cashmere driving style...

The origin of Santacana dates back to 1896 when the first factory was opened in the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid. Sustainability, local knowledge and a respect for materials are their hallmarks. We love this twist on the classic cloche style hat. ...

The origin of Santacana dates back to 1896 when the first factory was opened in the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid. Sustainability, local knowledge and a respect for materials are their hallmarks. We love this twist on the classic cloche style hat. ...

The origin of Santacana gloves dates back to 1896 when the first factory was opened in the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid. Sustainability, local knowledge and a respect for materials are their hallmarks. We love these wool and cashmere driving style...

The origin of Santacana dates back to 1896 when the first factory was opened in the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid. Sustainability, local knowledge and a respect for materials are their hallmarks. We love this luxurious scarf for it's texture and unique...

The origin of Santacana dates back to 1896 when the first factory was opened in the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid. Sustainability, local knowledge and a respect for materials are their hallmarks. We love this luxurious scarf for it's fun graphic...

The origin of Santacana dates back to 1896 when the first factory was opened in the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid. Sustainability, local knowledge and a respect for materials are their hallmarks. We love these super soft knitted berets for their refined...

The origin of Santacana gloves dates back to 1896 when the first factory was opened in the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid. Sustainability, local knowledge and a respect for materials are their hallmarks. We love these wool and cashmere knitted gloves for...

The origin of Santacana gloves dates back to 1896 when the first factory was opened in the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid. Sustainability, local knowledge and a respect for materials are their hallmarks. We love these wool and cashmere knitted gloves for...

Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise: His Final Months offers a unique and impressive overview of the paintings and drawings that Vincent van Gogh created during the last seventy days of his life. He produced no fewer than seventy-four paintings and over thirty...

For just over a decade, from 1956 to 1967, a collection of dilapidated former sail-making warehouses clustered at the lower edge of Manhattan became the quiet epicenter of the art world. Coenties Slip, a dead-end street near the water, was home to a...

Created in collaboration with the British Museum, this richly illustrated volume displays the arts, histories, and cultures of Southeast Asia from about 6,000 years ago to the twenty-first century, covering modern-day Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos,...

A taxonomy we didn’t know we needed for identifying and cataloging stray shopping carts by artist and photographer Julian Montague. Abandoned shopping carts are everywhere, and yet we know so little about them. Where do they come from? Why are they...

We are living in a time when behavioral change is necessary for our health and survival. Yet we find it exceedingly difficult to transform our own habits, let alone those of other people. Enter Naohiro Matsumura, whose powerful new design method is as...

Peter Paul Rubens was the most inventive and prolific northern European artist of his age. This book discusses his life and work in relation to three interrelated themes: spirit, ingenuity, and genius. It argues that Rubens and his reception were pivotal...

Today most of us enjoy the work of famed Renaissance artist Michelangelo by perusing art books or strolling along the galleries of a museum—and the luckier of us have had a chance to see his extraordinary frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel...

Pivotal in modern art's move towards abstraction, Piet Mondrian's oeuvre is extraordinarily versatile and complex. Not only did he paint and draw, he also wrote extensively about his thoughts and theories on art and life. Moving from traditional Dutch...

Building on a technique that has roots in European and American traditions, Black artists have turned to collage as a way to convey how the intersecting facets of their lives combine to make whole individuals. Artists have assembled pieces of paper,...

Beginning with pre-liberation and the years before the Stonewall uprising, spanning across the 1970s and 1980s and through to the new millennium, Queer X Design celebrates the inventive and subversive designs that have powered the resilient and...

This book offers a long-overdue reassessment of the career of the Parisian-born artist Marie Laurencin (1883–1956), who moved seamlessly between the Cubist avant-garde and lesbian literary and artistic circles, as well as the realms fashion,...

This miniature bestiary contains some 200 illustrations of more than 160 mythical beings: fire-breathing dragons, mysterious mermaids, sinuous sea serpents, mischievous yokai, and many other wondrous creatures drawn from global folklore and mythology...

The twenty-first century has seen a surge of interest in English art of the interwar years. High-profile exhibitions have attracted record-breaking visitor numbers and challenged received opinion. In The Real and the Romantic, Frances Spalding takes a...

Artist, critic and poet Eve Wood has a ribald sense of humor and for decades has had a distinctive presence in the Southern California art world. This is her first monograph, featuring a collection of off-beat, imaginative color studies populated with...

This incisive and illuminating biography follows the three themes that shaped the life of Leonardo da Vinci and, through him, forever changed Western art and imagination: nature, art, and self-fashioning. Nature and art helped form Leonardo. He spent...

Jan van Eyck (1390–1441) was one of the most inventive and influential artists in the entire European tradition. The realism of his paintings continues to astound observers more than six centuries on, even though our world is saturated by high-resolution...

Chinese was the earliest truly global cuisine. When the first Chinese laborers began to settle abroad, restaurants appeared in their wake. Yet Chinese has the curious distinction of being both one of the world’s best-loved culinary traditions and one of...

Yokai come in every imaginable shape and form--ranging from frightening ghosts who haunt our dreams and cruel monsters that are deadly killers to cute fairies and mischievous enchanted animals who prank unwitting humans. They can be evil demons, harmless...

One hundred and fifty years ago, Vincent van Gogh fell under the enticing spell of Japanese printmaking while working in Paris. He bought over six hundred Japanese prints and displayed them in his studio as inspiration. Van Gogh admired the prints’...

The distinctive melancholy found in Edward Hopper’s (1882–1967) paintings often leads viewers to wonder about the more intimate details of the artist’s life. Where exactly did this master of loneliness live and work? What influenced him most while he was...

Henry Dreyfuss: Designing for People reveals the work of Dreyfuss's talented, hand-picked staff and explores how together they influenced nearly a century of industrial design. With his wife as business partner, he orchestrated a firm that created some...

Feminist Designer brings together a constellation of voices and perspectives to examine the intersection of design and feminist theory. For decades, the feminist refrain within design has hinged on the representation and inclusion of women in the field...

"The coat is the picture," John Singer Sargent explained to his fellow artist Graham Robertson in the summer of 1894, tugging a heavy garment ever more tightly around his sitter’s slender figure. More attentive to what he hoped to accomplish as a painter...

Son of the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati, Ganesh is the elephant-headed deity known most often as a remover (and sometimes creator) of obstacles. Ganesh is also seen as a figure of prosperity and protection. This publication in the mini book scale...

A beautiful and delightfully handy art book that is designed to inspire, this collection of 150 beautifully reproduced Vincent Van Gogh images makes a stylish gift. His writings have been edited and selected to create an enlightening, uplifting, and...

Paul Cezanne’s incomparable, architectonic rendering of light and color provided the foundation of his reputation as a forerunner of modernism. Which specific locations left such vivid impressions on this scion of a provincial banker’s family? What and...

Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472–1553) created around 500 works during his lifetime. With his portraits of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchton, and in his position as court painter to Frederick the Wise, Cranach quickly became one of the most sought-after...

David Rittenhouse: Philosopher-Mechanick of Colonial Philadelphia and His Famous Clocks brings a completely new focus on the life and works of the American astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, and inventor David Rittenhouse (1732–96). A brilliant...

Medieval people are often portrayed as having poor hygiene and table manners—licking their knives or throwing chicken bones on the floor. In the Middle Ages, however, such behavior was not tolerated. Medieval society cherished order in nearly every facet...

Ukiyo-e are paintings of the "floating world" of the Edo Period, in other words, the daily life of the time that is depicted in an exciting, satirical and at times joyful way. Because they were popular among common people, they are said to have laid the...

In this vivid account, Ana Debenedetti reexamines the life and work of Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli through a novel lens: his business acumen. Focusing on the organization of Botticelli’s workshop and the commercial strategies he devised to make...

Artists’ Letters is a collection of intriguing, entertaining, moving, significant, surprising, witty and insightful correspondence from great artists. Arranged thematically, it includes writings and musings on love, work, daily life, money, travel...

Camille Claudel (1864–1943) was among the most daring and visionary sculptors of the late nineteenth century. Although much attention has been paid to her tumultuous life—her affair with her mentor, Auguste Rodin; the premature end to her career; her...

The story of art is not always the story of art-historical 'isms' and complex academic debate. The real history is often the story of some very simple firsts - the first time an artist painted themselves, the first time someone painted a smile, the first...

This indispensable introductory guide explores the art of the African continent from its early origins over 75,000 years ago to the contemporary, set in the context of postcolonial debates, the restitution of cultural objects and artifacts, and the...

The Italian Renaissance birthed the modern sense of self, and no artist from the period compares with Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) in terms of the almost obsessive interest he displayed in his own life. Dürer’s works are filled with personal details from...

A week after the funeral I stare in the morning mirror Angry that my father’s eyes Stare back at me. Confused  and distraught after the death of his father, a boy opens an envelope  he left behind and is surprised to find a map of the woods...

“Deadstock” refers to the originals: authentic, unworn sneakers that were produced for limited-edition releases, limited-run reruns, or pairs that have otherwise stopped being made. No longer available from the direct retailers, deadstock is the most...

Small meals, big snacks or a side plate during family meals, this plate works multiple shifts! Inspired by the dappled sunlight seen in Claude Monet’s Bend in the Epte River near Giverny, our exclusive dinnerware line with its unique finish is the...

If you only had to buy one plate. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, this is the workhorse of your dining room! Inspired by the dappled sunlight seen in Claude Monet’s Bend in the Epte River near Giverny, our exclusive dinnerware line with its unique...

Your morning oatmeal or chicken soup will work equally well in this happy, perfectly sized bowl. Inspired by the dappled sunlight seen in Claude Monet’s Bend in the Epte River near Giverny, our exclusive dinnerware line with its unique finish is...

The most versatile bowl! You’ll have a hard time figuring out what not to use it for.  Inspired by the dappled sunlight seen in Claude Monet’s Bend in the Epte River near Giverny, our exclusive dinnerware line with its unique finish is the result of...

Handmade yet un-clunky, this mug blends seamlessly into any space. Wait till you hold it in your hand! The special finish feels as good as it looks. Inspired by the dappled sunlight seen in Claude Monet’s Bend in the Epte River near Giverny, our...

This pitcher, with its dreamy finish was created to be both an art object with an utterly utilitarian design and a warm, personal item. Filled with mimosa's it makes for a gorgeous addition to your Sunday brunch table. Fill it with wildflowers and you...

This cheerful little vase is the perfect size for a few stems of your favorite flower!  Inspired by the dappled sunlight seen in Claude Monet’s Bend in the Epte River near Giverny, our exclusive dinnerware line with its unique finish is the...

The Party Bowl, with its dreamy finish was created to be both an art object with an utterly utilitarian design and a warm, personal item. These hand-glazed bowls beg for open shelving and dinner parties where they can be shown off to friends and family...