Spending two days crisscrossing the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a place I left more than two years ago, felt like a homecoming of sorts—one filled with art, nostalgia, and a reminder of why I left in the first place. While reconnecting with old friends, I made it a priority to dive back into the local art … Continue reading A Journey Through Art and Identity in Dallas-Fort Worth
Layoffs at the Dallas Museum of Art and SFMOMA were the focus of a November 23 podcast from The Art Newspaper. Attendance is down at both institutions, while in San Francisco it is largely driven by tourists. In contrast, getting locals in the door is likely more key at the Dallas museum. The staff reductions … Continue reading Art Log: December 21, 2023: Museum Admission Up, Attendance Down, Portraits at Auction, Magnificent Estate Sales
This 19th-century classical mahogany game table at O'Gallerie in Portland may have seen darker days, but the form seems hard to beat. From the discoloring on the top, it's been on the lighter side for a while and the former owner kept it in the open position. Some lucky bidder brought it home for less … Continue reading Art Log October 27, 2023: Antique Game Tables, Turntables and Two Art Exhibitions
One of the absolute highlights from our time in Dallas was getting to know Bob Nunn. We met at his studio which took up a large portion of the first level in the Continental Gin building, became friends, and met on a dozen or so occasions over the years. When we found ourselves in a … Continue reading Remembering Bob Nunn
I'd like to think modernity is transcendent of tribalism. I'd like to think the modern era arose from a clash of cultures, a dynamic explosion of diverse ideas that came together principally in America's big cities. I'd like to think modernity represents a clean break from the past. What I'd like to think clashed with … Continue reading A Clash With The Cult of Modernity
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