World Chess Hall of Fame to Premiere Two New Exhibitions Showcasing Chess’ Influence on Music and Literature
Exhibitions to feature star-studded and historically significant pieces connected to musical, chess and literary figures including Katy Perry, Bobby Fischer, Julian Casablancas, Garry Kasparov, T. S. Eliot and More SAINT LOUIS (May 11, 2023) – The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF), the leading chess cultural center in the country, announces two, all-new exhibitions: […]
Keith Haring: Art and Chess for Everyone
—Brittany Jasin Keith Haring made art like he was running out of time. His passion, optimism, and the work ethic that he exhibited throughout his art and life are inspiring. Though his career was short, his work continues to captivate the next generation. Part of the universal draw of Haring’s work has been its accessibility. […]
The Enlightenment’s Wonder, Mystery, and Illusion
—Alexa Clavijo As I walk into the Dare to Know: Chess in the Age of Reason exhibition, I instantly feel surrounded by history. Even though I’m not a well-seasoned chess master, there are several unique chess sets and collectibles that catch my eye. As an artist, I am immediately drawn to the skillful craft and […]
Philatelic Kings and Queens: A Look at The Mid-Century Chess Stamps in Global Moves: Americans in Chess Olympiads
by Tara Meyer Today, the term “Mid-century modern” evokes a certain enthusiastic remembrance for the past. Currently, the World Chess Hall of Fame’s exhibition, Global Moves: Americans in Chess Olympiads, inspires a similar reaction in its viewers. Created as an ode to olympiad chess history, Global Moves seeks to discuss the experiences of American chess […]
From Runway to Chessboard: The Chess Uniform Experiment
By Gabrielle Christiansen, Senior Gallery Attendant In many sports, teams have a logo, theme song, and uniform which allow fans to recognize players and identify with their chosen team. The presentation of athletes can imbue fans with pride and a sense of community, and fans often buy clothing to match the uniforms of their favorite […]
Victor Vasarely: Calculated Compositions…It’s all about perspective
by Hannah Miller From the moment you walk into this gallery your eyes are met with stimulating pops of color, precise geometric patterning, and experimentation with line and direction. At the intersection of these aspects, Vasarely chose to focus on creating intricate optical illusions for every viewer’s eyes and perspectives. All of Vasarely’s art seems […]
What Kind of a Chess Superhero Are You?
By International Master Vitaly Neimer Why do we like superheroes so much even when we know they aren’t real? For the same reasons we like chess – the story, the struggle, and the never-ending hope. Every one of us has always dreamed of becoming a superhero, to have superpowers and fight against evil. But how […]
Lion Forge Labs & WCHOF Partnership
Thank you to Lion Forge Labs for sponsoring POW! Capturing Superheroes, Chess & Comics, and for creating this video to promote it! More information on Lion Forge Labs can be found here.
A Curator’s Perspective: WCHOF Travels to Grand Chess Tour 2017
By Emily Allred, Assistant Curator for the World Chess Hall of Fame Grand Chess Tour: Art of Chess 2017 is the World Chess Hall of Fame’s (WCHOF) first traveling exhibition, created to accompany each of the stops on this year’s Grand Chess Tour. Staging a show to accompany this elite circuit of chess competitions was […]
World Chess Hall of Fame Exhibits in Europe on Grand Chess Tour: A Trip of Firsts
By Nick Schleicher, Exhibitions Manager for the World Chess Hall of Fame The Grand Chess Tour: Art of Chess 2017 travelling exhibition was the first overseas traveling exhibition for the World Chess Hall of Fame as well as my first time traveling abroad. With stops in Paris, France and Leuven, Belgium, this trip was filled […]
