Category Archives: Issue 134
In Memoriam Mary Clerkin Higgins († 25.12.20)
Mary Clerkin Higgins, renowned stained glass artist and conservator, died on Christmas morning, 2020, in Manhattan, following a four-year struggle with breast cancer. Steven, her husband of forty-four years, and their son, Walker, were by her side. Mary was born … Continue reading
In Memoriam Elena Krylova († 16.01.2021)
Elena Krylova (Елена Махмудовна Крылова), who passed away unexpectedly from Covid-19, was not only the head conservator but also the spirit and driving force of the Stained Glass Conservation Department of the State Hermitage in St. Petersburg. Born on 7 … Continue reading
Entire 800-year-old stained glass window from Canterbury Cathedral to be centrepiece of British Museum’s Becket exhibition
In April 2021, the British Museum will host the first ever major UK exhibition on the life, death and legacy of Thomas Becket, whose brutal murder inside Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 shook the Middle Ages. Its centrepiece will be an … Continue reading
News from the Stained Glass Museum
Although the Stained Glass Museum remains closed due to the current lockdown, the museum has scheduled a series of online lectures this spring. The series begins this week, at 7pm on Wednesday 24 February, with a talk by Jeff Hopewell … Continue reading
