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Cooking Holiday Dinners in the 19th Century

When most of us picture Christmas dinner in our minds we have a pretty standard image of roast turkey, ham, stuffing, pie, etc. And we have a typical image of what all those things look like and should taste like. But what did we have before all of that became the standard? By the latter half of the 19th century, the holiday had started to become more recognizable...

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

NASA’s Lucy mission is the first to explore a diverse population of small bodies known as the Jupiter Trojan asteroids. These precious “diamonds” are remnants of our early solar system, leading and following the giant planet in two huge swarms, as they all orbit around the Sun along the same path. Over its twelve-year primary mission, Lucy will explore a record breaking number of asteroids, flying by one main belt asteroid and seven Trojan asteroids.

Every now and then, when the world steps in and changes your plans…

2020 was at best a challenging year for many reasons, but COVID-19 ultimately caused a worldwide shift that touched all of us in one way or another. For Brandon and Robyn, 2020 was the year they wanted to get married despite whatever difficulties might affect their plans.

European Fireworks in the 18th and 19th Century

Our recent exhibition "In the Style of the Emperor" included a print titled “DECORATION DU FEU D'ARTIFICE DUNNE PAR LA VILLE DE PARIS” (A DECORATION OF FIREWORKS BY THE CITY OF PARIS) which shows the set-up location for an elaborate fireworks display given on the occasion of the marriage of Napoleon to his second wife Marie-Louise. Firework shows like this were immensely popular at the time and were the result of centuries of development. In honor of the fireworks displays we’ll all be seeing on the 4th of July we’ve decided to examine the history of fireworks displays through the lens of this piece.

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Master Artists at MOAS: Dean Mitchell

One of Florida's preeminent artists who is in museum and in prominent private collections around the world, Dean Mitchell captures mostly unseen views such as beautifully worn and weathered barns off rural back roads as well as friends, family, and neighbors with watercolor strokes that seem timeless, quiet, and eternal. With his unique and award-winning style and talent, he honors his subjects - be they deserted farmscapes...

Master Artists at MOAS: Sara Pedigo

Sara Pedigo is a North Florida painter who seemingly unpretentious views of her home and immediate personal environments have brought her recognition and awards nationally and internationally. She grew up in the South after receiving her MFA in Painting from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in 2007. She is currently a Professor and Department Chair of Visual and Performing Arts at Flagler College...

Eyes in the Sky: The World of Aerial Drones

If you have ever heard a loud buzz in the sky and noticed a small oddly-shaped aircraft zipping around effortlessly, you are one of many that have encountered a drone. You may even own one yourself, taking advantage of this rapidly developing technology that allows you to conquer the airspace just above your head. Colloquially known as a drone in the public sphere, these vehicles are commonly defined as an aircraft without a human on board.

Master Artists at MOAS: Margo Kessler Cook

Margo is a Fine Art International award-winning photographer. She is also a self-taught artist who has worked in printmaking, fabric design, and metal-smithing. Her approach to photography is that of a quiet observer who discovers interesting things in ordinary places; shedding light onto subjects that many times go unnoticed. Cook is known for her B&W architecture images. She often takes the language of shapes, forms...

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