Today on HarmonyTALK, host Lisa Champeau sits down with Nan and Dr. David Skier for a truly captivating episode: Through the Lover’s Eyes: Nan and David Skier’s Unique Collection and Passion.

Dr. David, a retired ophthalmologist, and Nan have spent the last two decades assembling an extraordinary collection of “Lover’s Eyes”: miniature portraits of disembodied eyes painted on ivory in Europe around the 1800s. These intimate, often-anonymous mementos were commissioned to honor secret loves, deep bonds, and private histories - and the Skiers’ devotion has preserved nearly 100 of these delicate works.

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Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, or simply curious about unusual cultural artifacts, this conversation is full of surprising details and heartfelt devotion to preserving beauty and memory.

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Preserving History, One Story at a Time