John Cage

Jan 31 2019

Collectors

Mostly remembered for his experimental music compositions, John Cage was also a…


By Laura Briscoe

Richard Spruce

Jan 31 2019

Collectors

“Whenever rains, swollen streams, and grumbling Indians combined to overwhelm me with…


By Laura Briscoe

Ellen's Types

Mar 20 2019

Women in Science

Among many of the interesting things Ellen Hutchins collected were collections that…


By Laura Briscoe

Ellen's Illustrations

Mar 20 2019

Works of Art

We know Ellen Hutchins produced hundreds of detailed watercolors of marine algae. Some…


By Laura Briscoe

Jean Baptiste François Bulliard

Mar 21 2019

Works of Art

Jean Baptiste François Bulliard was French physician and botanist, especially interested in fungi.…


By Laura Briscoe

James Lendemer

Mar 21 2019

Collectors

James Lendemer is one of the youngest curators at the New York…


By Laura Briscoe

George Massee

Mar 21 2019

The fungal herbarium of George E. Massee was acquired by NY in…


By Laura Briscoe

Mushroom Paintings

Mar 22 2019

Works of Art

When mycologists collect mushrooms or other fungal fruiting bodies, it's important to…


By Laura Briscoe

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