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Are vintage game boards art?\u00a0 Ricco\/Maresca<\/a>\u2019s current exhibition of American game boards from the late 19th<\/sup> century to 1940 aims to show that the boards are more than functional objects and are in fact \u2018cousins of modern art.\u2019\u00a0 Having dealt in the boards for years but never dedicated a show to them, the gallery is now exhibiting parcheesi, backgammon, halma, checkers, Chinese checkers, mills, and solitaire boards that resemble mystical diagrams or architectural renderings.\u00a0 This well-used checkers board comes alive with a combination of color and geometry that will keep the eyes moving along with the game pieces.\u00a0 (On view through May 1st<\/sup>.\u00a0 Masks and social distancing required).<\/p>\n

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American Unidentified, 5-color Checkers Game Board, enamel paint on wood, 18 x 18 inches, late 19th century.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are vintage game boards art?\u00a0 Ricco\/Maresca\u2019s current exhibition of American game boards from the late 19th century to 1940 aims to show that the boards are more than functional objects and are in fact \u2018cousins of modern art.\u2019\u00a0 Having dealt in the boards for years but never dedicated a show to them, the gallery is … <\/p>\n

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