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Happy Birthday, John Sloan!
John Sloan, Eagles of Tesuque, oil on canvas, 1921. Portrait of John Sloan (image source). The 1968 Acquisition of John Sloan’s “Eagles of Tesuque” was one of the most significant […]
Read the full articleJames 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 […]
Read the full articlePaper 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 […]
Read the full articleSister 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 […]
Read the full articleHerbert 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 […]
Read the full articleAs 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 […]
Read the full articleScott 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 […]
Read the full articleShedding 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 […]
Read the full articleHappy (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 […]
Read the full article“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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