Winter is coming. Getting outside for air and exercise will require creative thinking during this pandemic.

Shop easy and safely online at tcgVINTAGEetc – choose from mid-century collectibles to eccentric finds.

Great finds from the Library of Congress Children's Book Illustration Collection show imagination + innovation – and stand the test of time.

Forgery doesn't stop at paintings – literary classics, stamps, currency and even wine are in play. Series concludes.

Art is easier than ever to fake, and the art world still faces challenges of authentication. Part 2 of a three-part series continues.

Like a great heist, art forgeries make for exciting stories – for readers, like me. For acquirers – not so thrilling.

During these uncertain times, finding simplicity in the environment has been great in uplifting my spirits.

Oscars 2020 – not one of its finest years. Sprawling, boring don't carry three plus hours. Until the last two minutes when history was made.

No surprises expected. That's the feeling for Oscars 2020, Watch the hostless ceremony to likely see the same titles and actors sweep.

Great bookbinding discoveries from the Bodleian Libraries showcase morocco binding techniques from its mid-century collection.

As we end the decade, 2019 closes out with another year of strong films – overall a very memorable, complex, diverse and evolving 10-years

An updated look at a handful of films that, without fail, change my mood and make a bad day infinitely better.

It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday giving. Gifts from mid-century collectibles to hard-to-find books and objects can be...

Beautiful cosmic renderings – engravings, prints and hand-colored art from the 1800s – reflected a new-found interest in the universe.

A short ferry ride from Manhattan Island over to Governors Island brings cool breezes, green spaces, and stunning views.

Fathers sometimes get shorted on their dedicated day. A thoughtful and unique keepsake will make their day just as special as mom’s.

Mothers deserve thoughtful, special gifts. What’s a more unique keepsake than a vintage, retro gift moms will love this MothersDay.

Celebrations in the US and Europe are underway for the 500th anniversary of the death of the brilliant Leonardo da Vinci.

Downtown Manhattan’s Pier 36 is going coconuts for Art on Paper 2019. The excellent, paper-based show returns with works from 85 galleries.

With no host, a younger group of presenters, and a mission to finish under four hours, the Oscars 2019 telecast was a success.

Calling the 2019 Oscars is a like flipping a coin – could go one of two ways in most categories given the many changes in the Academy.

Strong storytelling and rich cinematography meets new tech. The result: great news for fans in 2018: An overflow of terrific films.

Volvelles or wheel charts, paper constructions with rotating parts, have origins in astronomy and science as early as the 15th century.

Banned Books Week 2018 will be held 23 – 29 september with the theme, “Banning Books Silences Stories."