The history of the Gorham Manufacturing Company is intertwined with that of Providence and Rhode Island. This uniquely local story has provided the opportunity for the RISD Museum to learn from the experiences of community members who have intersected with Gorham's legacy.

Using a questionnaire, curator Peter Selz—and the artists he queried—helped define a movement.

Exploring the process and context behind "Providence", a work created by Warren artist William Schaff.

For conservators, fabrics incorporating metallic components raise complex questions about construction, materials, and manufacturing techniques, all of which impact how an object will be stabilized and displayed

Insights into Ingres's studio practice and clues to his intellectual process

Architects have been recognized as key figures in furniture design since the late 19th century, although they've certainly been designing furniture for far longer. But what compels them to do so?

A summer intern describes her experience delving into the RISD Museum's databases, searching for human elements

Albert Bierstadt was born in Solingen, Germany, but came to the United States with his family in 1832 and settled with them in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

A glimpse into the lives of international merchants in Canton, China.