The Handcrafted World of Wharton Esherick Reaches the Taft
Cincinnati Magazine | June 16, 2025
The Taft Museum’s new exhibition on the “father of studio furniture” explores his favorite medium—wood—and his well-crafted life.
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Wharton Esherick Exhibition at the Taft Showcases Work of Pioneering American Furniture Maker
Cincinnati Business Courier | June 6, 2025
There’s a traditional way to shape wood. And there’s the Wharton Esherick way. Often called the father of the studio furniture movement, Esherick (1887-1970) rejected straight lines and formal training in favor of experimentation and exploration.
Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts
Urbanist Media, Cincinnati Public Radio | June 6, 2025
In 2025, Cincinnati Public Radio is celebrating its third year of partnership with Urbanist Media‘s Urban Roots podcast to explore Juneteenth with a local touch. In this episode, learn about Robert S. Duncanson and the Taft.
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