Movie review: Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock
I came across this documentary a few months ago, and was captivated and amused by the tale. Truck driver Teri Horton was in a local thrift store and bought what she calls an ugly painting for $5....
View Article(Re)purposeful
Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of buying American-made products and supporting local businesses. Â The theme continues today! This week, I was visiting a friend and stumbled upon the newly...
View ArticleJohn Little & Wesley Simpson Textiles
Two days ago, I received an email from a reader. Laura had recently purchased this original textile design by John Little. (I’ve written several posts on Little, one on his abstract art, the other on...
View ArticleCaio Fonseca
I love art in unexpected places. Last night, I was working late grading projects and printing handouts. Â It seems like as soon as I wake up, my to-do list occupies me until I realize that it is...
View ArticleJacob Lawrence: One Way Ticket
Currently on view at MoMA, One Way Ticket showcases a series of 60 paintings by of Jacob Lawrence (1917 – 2000). Titled The Migration Series, these paintings illustrates the daily life of African...
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