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January 29, 2026 8:58 AM

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Chris Haeni

Good morning -

Interesting article about a current exhibition at ICA in Philadelphia focused on Shaker culture and objects. You may need a NYT account to read this - I'll update with a gift link when it becomes available. I don't see any indication that the show will travel to Boston area (scheduled for Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and Pittsburg through 2027).

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/arts/design/shakers-ica-philadelphia.html

January 29, 2026 10:39 AM

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Bob McKee

Thanks, Chris, good article. You do need a NYT subscription, which I happen to have. The Shaker villages in Hancock, MA and Canterbury, NH are well worth visiting.

January 30, 2026 5:55 AM

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Chris Haeni

Here is the updated link that doesn't require a subscription:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/arts/design/shakers-ica-philadelphia.html?unlocked_article_code=1.IVA.ANkB.peMvxVDcmzFN&smid=nytcore-android-share

January 30, 2026 8:18 AM

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John LeJeune (Administrator)

There is an article about the exhibit by Christopher Schwarz on his American Peasant Substack Blog. It is partially accessible, but to finish the article you have to get the subscription. There is also a seven day free trial. The article is here:

https://christopherschwarz.substack.com/p/shaker-design-meets-european-modernism

I also recommend the catalog which is available at Amazon.

https://a.co/d/06Mnm6M

The catalog is beautiful.

It is interesting to me how a truly American design aesthetic has such global appeal for it's simplicity.

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January 31, 2026 9:16 PM

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Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

'Tis a gift to be simple. Chris, thanks for the information. It just so happens I'll be in Philadelphia well before the exhibition closing in August. I hope to squeeze in a visit to the ICA as we have a full schedule of events.