Beyond Blue and White: Women Who Shaped the Global History of Ceramics

Inspired by recent discoveries and new scholarship — including Genevieve Wheeler Brown’s work illuminating overlooked histories — this panel brings together leading voices to explore Delftware through fresh and expansive lenses. Robert Aronson of Aronson of Amsterdam, a fifth generation specialist, draws on recent scholarship and rediscovered histories. This conversation explores the pivotal yet often overlooked role women have played in the creation, collecting, and interpretation of ceramics worldwide. Leading experts examine how these narratives are reshaping the field and expanding our understanding of global material culture. Moderator: Charlotte Vignon, Independent Curator Panelists: Robert Aronson, Director, Aronson Antiquairs of Amsterdam Genevieve Wheeler Brown, Art Advisor & Author Jody Wilkie, JGW Advisory, Specializing in European Ceramics