On TV and in books, archival research always feels glamorous, romantic, and a little dangerous. There are secrets lurking conveniently at the top of a thick pile of folders, some arcane illuminati conspiracy ready to be unearthed by a precocious grad student who may also be a witch and/or vampire. The reality is considerably less enthralling. Archives are routinely colder than you’d prefer and someone is likely watching to make sure you’re wearing your gloves.

How I spent a summer obsessing over Georgia O’Keeffe’s sitting room window.

The untold story behind Georgia O’Keeffe’s biggest painting, Sky Above Clouds IV (1965), featuring cameos from some of midcentury design’s biggest names.