Bard Graduate Center

The Bard Graduate Center is a specialized college in New York City focused on studying decorative arts, design, and visual culture. It offers master's and doctoral programs that explore how objects, architecture, and visual expression reflect history, society, and culture. Through research, exhibitions, and teaching, the Center aims to deepen understanding of material culture and its impact on our lives. It collaborates with museums and scholars to promote knowledge about art and design across different periods and regions. Overall, it’s a dedicated institution that combines academic study with a passion for the crafted and designed objects that shape human experience.