What happens when the keen eye of a museologist meets the ancient craft of rug-making? The answer lies in the remarkable journey of Shailen Smith, CEO of Raj Group, a heritage brand with roots stretching back to 1939 in the historic city of Panipat, India. "When an archaeologist's job is over, the museologist's job begins," explains Smith, whose unique background brought fresh perspective to a centuries-old craft. Initially arriving to document weaving as an artistic practice, Smith discover...
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What happens when the keen eye of a museologist meets the ancient craft of rug-making? The answer lies in the remarkable journey of Shailen Smith, CEO of Raj Group, a heritage brand with roots stretching back to 1939 in the historic city of Panipat, India. "When an archaeologist's job is over, the museologist's job begins," explains Smith, whose unique background brought fresh perspective to a centuries-old craft. Initially arriving to document weaving as an artistic practice, Smith discover...
Expanding Art and Accessibility in Northwest Arkansas with Jill Wagar
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9 months ago
Expanding Art and Accessibility in Northwest Arkansas with Jill Wagar
In this episode, we hear all about the artistic and cultural transformation happening in Northwest Arkansas as we chat with Jill Wagar, the visionary director of the Momentary and senior director at Crystal Bridges. Explore Alice Walton's profound philanthropic endeavors, including the Art Bridges Foundation, designed to bring art to communities nationwide. We discuss the collaborative spirit that drives Alice Walton’s visionary projects, from free museum admission policies supported b...
The Retail Journey
What happens when the keen eye of a museologist meets the ancient craft of rug-making? The answer lies in the remarkable journey of Shailen Smith, CEO of Raj Group, a heritage brand with roots stretching back to 1939 in the historic city of Panipat, India. "When an archaeologist's job is over, the museologist's job begins," explains Smith, whose unique background brought fresh perspective to a centuries-old craft. Initially arriving to document weaving as an artistic practice, Smith discover...
