Through the efforts of many, The Martin Luther King Jr. memorial has been unveiled. It’s revelation, exposes the merits of a global man. A man who has crossed barriers through basic human ideals. Today, family, friends and the international community welcome a “freedom” explosion. As his kind daughter recalled his vows at West Point Park, [...]
Right Here All Over (Occupy Wall St.) from Alex Mallis. The three week experiment in America’s greatest financial capital is starting to take it’s toll – just not for the intended. For those who do not know, #OWS is encamped in New York’s latest tourist trap: Wall Street. Financiers spend most of their days [...]
The city of New York is generating it’s storm of news lately – hurricanes, floods, and with respect, the 10 year anniversary of September 11th. If you are fortunate to visit the new memorials you will want to visit City Hall. Law and Order is not the only thing to watch – as the Public [...]
Sports and politics frequently intersect. Boxing’s best example was Mohammed Ali – now essentially a cherished Saint to many because of how he represented hopes and aspirations of fellow countrymen and world citizens. Tonight’s debut fight at Yankee Stadium is no different. Rabbi in training Yuri Foreman against Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto have been cast [...]
As Denver readies for the Clyfford Still Museum an excellent film is set to hit theaters on On February 26, 2010. The must-see documentary getting a theatrical release courtesy of IFC Films is “The Art of the Steal.” The film tells the David and Goliath story of what happened to the thirty billion dollar private [...]
For the new year, treat yourself to an experience of major galleries, like GALLERY M, and the variety of available “niche” museums. Some to consider are The Heard in Phoenix, The Rubin in New York City (focus is on the art of the Himalayas) and The Getty Museum in Los Angeles. We know our take [...]
The difficulty for an architect and museums in displaying fine art is a parallel problem for residences and owners. Your home is a place of reflection and, hopefully, inspiration. When you add fine art to the space, you, like a museum curator, are concerned about how it will look and feel. Many collectors are not [...]
The Denver Art Museum is one of many nationally in the United States that is trying to modernize with a signature building. Will the exterior created by Daniel Libeskind make a difference to what patrons experience on the walls? Does the museum have a progressive, curatorial team? Mason – Denver
