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James Turrell Photo Essay

Bindu Shards is a “fully immersive visual and auditory work to be experienced by one person at a time.” One is strapped down and sealed in for 15 minutes in this […]

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Paper Cutting Master Hyakkimaru is Here to Entertain

  Hyakkimaru Japanese artist, and Colorado Springs “sibling” if you will, Hyakkimaru will exhibit his masterful “kirie” paper cuttings at the Fine Arts Center this Saturday. The show entitled, Hyakkimaru’s Kirie […]

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Sister Peaks: Pikes Peak and Mt Fuji — by the numbers

Fujiyoshida was Colorado Springs’ first sister city and began the trend of Colorado Springs linking up to five other cities around the world. Fujiyoshida and Colorado Springs entered into this relationship […]

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Herbert Vogel, 1922-2012

Our thoughts are with Dorothy Vogel today as we celebrate the life of Herbert, a great collector and patron. Herb and Dorothy’s support for artists and art museums has had […]

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As Thousands Cheer

On Aug. 2, 2012 the Colorado Springs Youth Repertory Theatre will open its performances of As Thousands Cheer. Youth Repertory Theatre is the FAC Theatre Company program dedicated to young actors and […]

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Scott Johnson’s Literary Inspiration

Similar to Terry Maker’s inspiration from John Milton’s Paradise Lost, current temporary exhibition artist Scott Johnson draws from a variety of literary sources for his artistic inspiration. Here are some […]

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Shedding Light on the Artwork of James Turrell

Who is James Turrell? A better question may be, who is he not? Turrell is a psychologist and an astronomer; a pilot and a rancher; an expert on mathematics and […]

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Happy (belated) 98th Birthday Allan Houser!

Allan Houser, Sacred Rain Arrow, 1988, bronze. Here’s wishing a happy (belated) birthday, to Allan Houser, who would have turned 98 years old  June 30, 2012. During this incredible artist’s […]

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“Light into Space” — Artist Quotes

James Turrell, Acro, red, 1968, corner projection (image source). James Turrell, Juke, Green, 1968, corner projection (image source). James Turrell, Spread, 2003 at the Henry Art Gallery in Seattle, Wash.   […]

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Young People’s Art Exhibition Reception

Rachel Crain |  First place, drawing – color. Pink Cree High School, 12th Grade.     Young People’s Art Exhibition: Winners Tour Reception    Friday, July 6, 5-7p | Bemis School […]

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