Chess Legends to be Celebrated During Upcoming Inductions into the 2023 U.S. and World Chess Halls of Fame
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: Radiant Gambit Music Playlist
—Brittany Mosier To Keith Haring, visual art and music shared a seamless connection. Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, he was a super-fan of pop and rock and roll, which offered him an escape into a more vibrant world. As he grew, so did his record collection, with new wave, disco, R&B, punk and experimental music […]
Keith Haring Reads
—Brittany Mosier Keith Haring’s insatiable curiosity made him an avid reader, and his literary explorations informed his lifelong philosophies. Haring valued reading so much that he contributed to many children’s books and donated his time and artwork to causes that encourage youth literacy. Many wonderful books written about Haring’s life or featuring his work can […]
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. […]
Featured Chess Set: December 2020
This month’s Featured Chess Set is part of the collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF). Since its creation in 1986, the WCHOF has endeavored to highlight the history and cultural significance of the game of chess. The WCHOF’s collection is diverse and includes sets once owned by legendary players, mass-produced sets with […]
Featured Chess Set: November 2020
This month’s Featured Chess Set is part of the collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF). Since its creation in 1986, the WCHOF has endeavored to highlight the history and cultural significance of the game of chess. The WCHOF’s collection is diverse and includes sets once owned by legendary players, mass-produced sets with […]
Featured Chess Set: October 2020
October’s Featured Chess Set is part of the collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF). Since its creation in 1986, the WCHOF has endeavored to highlight the history and cultural significance of the game of chess. The WCHOF’s collection is diverse and includes sets once owned by legendary players, mass-produced sets with lively […]
Featured Chess Set: September 2020
September’s Featured Chess Set is part of the collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF). Since its creation in 1986, the WCHOF has endeavored to highlight the history and cultural significance of the game of chess. The WCHOF’s collection is diverse and includes sets once owned by legendary players, mass-produced sets with lively […]
Featured Chess Set: August 2020
Since its creation in 1986, the WCHOF has endeavored to highlight the history and cultural significance of the game of chess. The WCHOF’s collection is diverse and includes sets once owned by legendary players, mass-produced sets with lively pop culture themes, antique ivory sets, travel sets, as well as chess computers. Through these artifacts, the […]
