Michael Diaz-Griffith

The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will present Michael Diaz-Griffith in a book talk for his new release, The New Antiquarians, as part of their ART OF series on Friday, September 8 at 5:30 p.m.

The once rarefied world of antiques is bursting open thanks to a new generation of collectors. The New Antiquarians features 22 young connoisseurs whose spirited interiors exemplify unorthodox approaches to living with history. Hailing from across the United States and Britain, they blend the old with the new, embrace anachronism and pastiche, employ serious knowledge with humor and wit, and consider vintage and historical objects through the lens of contemporary values. The New Antiquarians is an exuberant entry point into the world of antiques, highlighting one-of-a-kind collections and the single-minded collectors whose stories suggest compelling new ways of living with the past.

Diaz-Griffith is an art historian, designer, and executive director and COO of the Design Leadership Network (DLN). Prior to joining the DLN, Diaz-Griffith served as executive director of Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation and as associate executive director of The Winter Show, America’s most prestigious and longest-running art and antiques fair.

At the ART OF The New Antiquarians, attendees will meet the author, receive a signed copy of The New Antiquarians, and enjoy refreshments during a post-talk reception.

This event is held in partnership with Labyrinth Books. To register for the ART OF The New Antiquarians and view a full series lineup, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.