Many artists feel pressure to choose between a professional career and motherhood. But for those who do have kids, the boundaries between life and art can blur and that can be a good thing.
Gina Long
Harriet Sylvester of Hythe Conservation
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Restoration is an art unto itself, helping preserve beautiful objects. Gina Long meets Harriet Sylvester of Suffolk-based Hythe Conservation
“I knew starting my own business during lockdown was something of a leap of faith. But the last year has also given me a lot of time to think about my career.
“I was passionate about setting up my studio and the first six months couldn’t have gone any better.”
From intricately restoring 300-year-old Chinese porcelain to repairing a Victorian teething toy and rattle, Harriet Sylvester has built up an impressive portfolio as a qualified ceramic conservator and restorer.
Biordi Imports Honored by San Francisco as it Celebrates its 75th Anniversary | May 1st to be Declared Biordi Art Imports Day
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This year marks the 75th Anniversary for Biordi Art Imports, a historic treasure located at 412 Columbus Avenue in San Francisco’s North Beach District. To chronicle this significant milestone, The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco is honoring Biordi Art Imports with a Proclamation designating May 1st BIORDI ART IMPORTS DAY.
Biordi Art Imports 75th Anniversary
We are so honored to receive this Proclamation from the City of San Francisco. We chose this specific day for the celebration because May 1st is Labor Day in Italy and has particular significance because Biordi has been the lifeline for many of the artisans during the devastating pandemic in Italy.
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