With its proximity to the cultural hub of New York City and its quieter suburban and rural landscapes, Connecticut was fertile ground for artists and writers in the period of Modernist movements between 1913 and 1979. Many of these cultural figures are well known through biographical and critical studies. Creative Places seeks to show how place played a significant role in creative work, and how in turn the artists and writers influenced communities in Connecticut.
John Kenneth Byard
1886 – 1959
- Biography/Description of Work
A museum consultant and antiques expert, Byard was an early resident of Silvermine and instrumental, with his friend Frank Townsend Hutchens, in turning it into a charming destination for tourists and artist residents alike. They bought extensive acreage for control from other development, and Byard opened the Silvermine Inn and teahouse.
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