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The Sari
How to drape a sari…in so many ways. Enjoy the simplicity and the complexity…just enjoy. Google Arts & Culture – 9 Facts You Might Not Know About the Sari
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Interaction of Color
Interaction of Color Joseph Albers 1888 – 1976 Josef Albers was a German-born artist and educator, best known for his iconic square paintings — the Homage to the Square series. These works along with his book, Interaction of Color (1963)… Read moreInteraction of Color
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The Art of the Wooden Boat
“A wooden boat has far more soul than a fiberglass boat.” The staff at the Mystic Seaport Museum explain the allure of wooden boats and the craftsmanship and artistry involved in building, restoring, and maintaining… Read moreThe Art of the Wooden Boat
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The Violin Maker
Samuel Zygmuntowicz has been working with violins since he was thirteen. He has become one of the world’s most renowned luthiers (artisans who work with stringed instruments), creating custom-made “fiddles’ for musicians who are the best… Read moreThe Violin Maker
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The Mighty Mac
For the adventurous, Labor Day weekend may mean a sojourn to the Mighty Mac, for that one opportunity each year, to walk the nearly 5 miles from our beautiful lower to upper peninsulas. Unfortunately, the Bridge… Read moreThe Mighty Mac
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Monsoon Season in the Desert
It is monsoon season in the desert, when blossoms are at their peak. Here is what is blooming in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. There are several plants I recognize as ‘survivors’ of our Michigan winters. Gallery… Read moreMonsoon Season in the Desert
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Claude Monet
Claude Monet 1840 -1926 Founder of French Impressionist painting Most are familiar with artist Claude Monet’s paintings of waterlilies, yet his subject matter was quite diverse. Here is a selection of his works with which… Read moreClaude Monet
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The 19th Amendment in political cartoons
This week marks the 100-year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment which declared: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied…on account of sex.” … Read moreThe 19th Amendment in political cartoons
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Claes Oldenburg
“I am for an art that does something other than sit on its ass in a museum.” — Claes Oldenburg 1961 Swedish-born artist Claes Oldenburg is widely known for his whimsical, larger-than-life sculptures. He made sure… Read moreClaes Oldenburg
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Sanitizing Antiquities
The phrase: “we are all in this together” takes on new meaning when we consider the Giza Pyramids and Stonehenge require disinfecting. Enjoy.
