Winterthur expands reach to attract broader audiences
Winterthur Museum in Delaware, famed for its 89,000 American decorative arts pieces, is reshaping from a cloistered collection to a public program focus. A new hall and youth oriented exhibits, plus fundraising from corporations and grants, aim to boost attendance and accessibility while preserving the estate’s legacy.
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Winterthur Stands Out for American Collections Said
The speaker compared major museums noting the Met and Boston MFA house American objects but winterthur uniquely offers a comprehensive all encompassing American collection with distinct rooms and sections.
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Holiday scenes across Dallas New York and San Antonio
Ice skaters circle a large Christmas tree at the Galleria Mall in Dallas while laser lights glow on the World Trade Center in New York as a holiday festival. Luminarias line the San Antonio River Walk during Fiesta de las Luminarias reflecting Christmas season tradition.
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Paris Seeks Relief From Traffic Jams With Red Routes
Paris faces chronic congestion as 1.35 million cars enter daily. Paris city hall cements anti parking measures on 20 miles of major roads to ease jams, while plans to ease traffic include new rail and metro projects. The Meteor line by RATP aims faster transit, with construction to finish by 1996. SNCF's 14 billion euro plan Bole runs east-west through the city.
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