Why The Curator?
August 29, 2008
Why another culture magazine?
Archive for August 2008
On Being In Strange Places
August 29, 2008
It took courage on Castleman’s part to organize a show that exposed both himself and a number of his friends to the scrutiny and criticism of a traditionally secular industry that tends to react against rather than promote religious work. For me, the dialogue that surrounded the show was more significant than the fact that I had work hanging in it.
Pay Attention to that Man Behind the Curtain
August 29, 2008
In the window of just about any guitar shop anywhere in the world is a curvaceous and sultry guitar with Les Paul scrolled on the top of the headstock. That’s because he invented the modern electric guitar.
Rethinking What It Means To Be “Made In America”
August 29, 2008
We’d prefer the challenging message masked in metaphor, symbolism, or fiction – but Stacy Peralta’s latest documentary demands that Americans face their own bigoted perspective head on.
McCain, Barack and 30 Rock
August 29, 2008
But why? Why do we have to choose between our insecurities? Most of us are complicated people.
August 29, 2008
August 29, 2008
Three Sanctuaries Jenni Simmons A visit to the De Menil collections in Houston and the idea of sanctuary. Mütter Museum’s Gruesome Grace Rebecca Tirrell Talbot Seeing the human story in beauty’s ravages. Rethinking What It Means to Be “Made In America” Sarah Hanssen Entering a hopeless world to find humanity. McCain, Barack, and 30 Rock [...]
Three Sanctuaries
August 29, 2008
Whenever I walk towards the austere building, I’m struck anew by the genius of its placement in a cozy neighborhood where people live, the true life of a city. The idea of sanctuary comes alive between the quiet streets.
Intro to Pastry
August 29, 2008
Pastry is that second of forgetting. It’s the short counterpoint to the rest of an all-in-all pretty awful day. It’s the unapologetic wasteful misuse of all your resources, a slap in the face of the daily grind.
Yes, Video Games are Art
August 29, 2008
The art of a video game lies in its profound ability to create an interactive experience that engages a human in a very direct way, both objectively and subjectively.
The Redemptive Power of Forgiveness
August 29, 2008
When a person, even a truly “good” person, is hurt, the innate human inclination toward revenge is ignited. The human condition is full of multitudes.