Category Archives: Art/Architecture
Christo Reflects on His Life and His Art
From BlouinArtInfo: Legendary environmental artist Christo, in a rare public appearance at NeueHouse in Manhattan, reflected on his life and presented an overview of major past works, completed with his late wife and partner Jeanne-Claude. “Art is not a job. … Continue reading
Monuments Man Harry Ettlinger
From the U.S. National Archives: Harry Ettlinger, 88, is one of six surviving “Monuments Men,” whose art-saving exploits were recently featured in the film of the same title. A 19-year-old GI and a native German speaker, Ettlinger was part of … Continue reading
Artist Wolf Kahn: “Six Decades” Exhibition
“The artist has but one idea,” noted Henri Matisse. “He is born with it and spends a lifetime developing it and making it breathe.” Wolf Kahn, 86, one of the most important colorists working in the U.S. today, has spent six decades … Continue reading
Photo Study of The Oldest Things in the World
“In 2004, Brooklyn-based artist Rachel Sussman embarked on the photographic quest of a lifetime: to document the oldest living things in the world. Now, a decade later, Sussman is still going strong, her journey having taken her to some … Continue reading
Portofino Villas in Pomona Participates in American Museum of Ceramic Art “Tea Bowl” Project
From EngAGE Regional Programs Director Robin Hart reports on a wonderful new class: On Friday, March 28th, twelve residents participated in a project with the Pomona-based American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA), constructing personalized, ceremonial Tea bowls. AMOCA Community Outreach … Continue reading
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200-Year-Old Clockwork Boy and His Caretaker
What a fascinating story! The “Draughtsman-Writer,” as the clockwork boy is known, is the most complex automaton of its kind: it writes poetry in elaborate script! It was created in London in the late 18th Century, and now resides at … Continue reading
Artists at Work at Dorado Senior Apartments
From EngAGE Regional Programs Director Robin Hart: “Here’s a lovely photo montage our Site Leader Jaqui Miles did of the participants at Dorado who are studying paper mache with Martha Fahgahni.” Looks like fun, doesn’t it? Dorado Senior Apartments are … Continue reading
