Word: wirework
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Wire, text by Suzanne Slesin and Daniel Rozensztroch (Abbeville; $29.95), traces the 300-year history of utilitarian and decorative wirework from that of 17th century Slovak tinkers to the factory-made implements of the early 20th century. Many of these varied and whimsical shapes, collected and attractively arranged by the editors, were last seen in Grandma's house. Singled out or clustered in more than 300 photos, these whisks, racks, beaters (egg and rug), cages, baskets, candelabrums and hand-held toasters are reminders of a stable domestic world now bent out of shape...
With the present exhibition of wirework drawing to a close, the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art has announced that the work of Mrs. Quincy A. Shaw McKean will be on display from Saturday to February...