150 MCA KUAA day

Attended a KU Alumni Association event at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Saturday. We had an artist (from Pilsen) take us around to certain works of art and give her interpretation of it's meaning, which I found to be a great change compared to a docent. She was really good with our small, but diverse group of people. The museum was completely full and the exhibits right now are superb. I thought the Skyscraper rooms were particularly good! A really powerful display around 9.11. Thanks to the KUAA for putting this even together - it was so great meeting Teri and Nikki, both in from Lawrence.

mam :: hear no evil

I love the front gallery of the Milwaukee Art Museum and always leave it till the end, because they always have something really cool in there.  More of an experience rather than just art on the walls, like other areas of the building.  Today it was Yue Minjun: Chinese Contemporary Warriors "hear no evil."  They're pretty powerful. I just love it when I can get up close and personal with sculpture like these. MIngle.  Contemplate.  Admire.   

As I wandered among the sculptures, I thought hmmm...   That's a bit how I feel these days.  Sometimes we get too wrapped up in our own shit to listen.  Maybe it's time we open ourselves up.  Do more than listen.       Hear. 

learn to letterpress

I ran across a cute little paper goods booth at the Custer Street Fair last weekend and apparently they offer classes on screen printing, block printing, book binding and letterpress!  I have always wanted to learn how to letterpress, but not sure if I could commit to a 10 week course!!  She told me that you use authentic equipment and that's the reason for the class length - people used to apprentice for years to learn the craft.  What's really good is that they offer studio time, so after you complete the course you can rent time to come in and create your own goods.  Hmmm..... It sounds like so much fun!!!  I might think about doing it in the fall, you know when time spent inside is a good thing!  

america now and here - kc

Ran across this cool art exhibit that is kicking off in Kansas City and had to capture this little piece of fabulous art that is part of the video intro.  I just love it!  Oh and check out the website too!  If you're in KC, why not go catch the show??  Never enough art in one's life is there?