Kick-Start the Weekend
Posts to kick-start the weekend, usually with musical content.
A Venture into Viral-Like Expanses Via Paper Art
I thought this interview with Charles Clary, a Tennessee artist out of Nashville was fantastic. Yatzer does a good job of interviewing Clary to see how his creative process clicks. His experiments with paper kinda take on a “viral” quality — building upon forms that cause the viewer to reflect on spacial relationships that grow and go beyond what is expected. Here is Clary’s own description of his work: By layering the paper I am able to build intriguing land formations that support both mechanical and organic life forms. These strange landmasses contaminate the surfaces they inhabit with their viral growth, transforming the space into a suitable living environment. Towers…
The Barnes & The Art of the Steal
This was the reason for going to Philadelphia — to visit the Barnes Collection, particularly before it closes and moves to its new facility, across the river and down the road as you enter the city on the Philadelphia Parkway. You won’t be able to miss it and millions of people are expected to attend. At least, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is banking on it. It is the most extensive, impressive and diverse private art collection in the world, worth billions and probably priceless. Our visit was prompted by the documentary that Peter and I watched over a year ago called, The Art of The Steal, a film by…
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While walking around Philadelphia we took a few photos worth posting and some of these are from our hotel, Hyatt at The Bellevue at 200 Broad Street. It is an historic building with Old World Charm with a mix of modern interior details. Our hotel was wonderful and we just had to get dinner at their Nineteen Restaurant before touring. Here’s our view in the dining room. We sat right in front of this large window with a view overlooking the city. The food was exceptional and I’d highly recommend it. Here’s our view looking back into the restaurant. Those pealized, functional light strands are beautiful. We then toured most…
