Three groundbreaking chess exhibitions open at the World Chess Hall of Fame
(Artdaily.org)

This spring, the World Chess Hall of Fame, the only institution of its kind to present world-class exhibitions that explore the connections between chess and art, culture and history, features three new chess-focused exhibitions created by artists all around the world:​ Painted Pieces: Art Chess from Purling London,​ The Staunton Standard: Evolution of the Modern Chess Set,​ and ​The Sinquefield Effect: The Resurgence of American Chess. The exhibitions made their debut on April 12, 2018, at the WCHOF in Saint Louis. These exhibitions each highlight the history, art and culture behind the sport of chess. One exhibition features hand-painted chess sets by contemporary artists, while another features some of the oldest Staunton chess sets in the world. The last exhibition highlights the contributions of Dr. Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield over the past decade as part of their mission to drive the