I’ve recently moved my writing essays over to Substack. It is a free platform for writers, and many of the most respected journalists have left mainstream media and gone on Substack.
Though I really do not consider myself a writer, I have found joy in researching and crafting essays. Most combine my family ties to the art world, and support a long-term project of crafting an art history text book from my personal perspective. It’s a hell of a lot of fun! I hope you think so too!
I am also a proud member of the Iowa Writers Collaborative on Substack and I follow a lot of artists who make journaling a daily habit. Please consider following me and following those that I follow!
My goals are to stay curious and inspired while celebrating beauty and re-framing art history.
From Venice 1948 to Today: Peggy Guggenheim's Timeless Influence
Peggy Guggenheim was a woman of art, audacity and adventure who was used to making headlines and pioneering her own path. One of her enduring legacies is the role she played shining the light and exposing Europeans to new American art at the 1948 Venice Biennale.
After a 6-year hiatus, due to the second world war, the Biennale recommenced in 1948 with many empty international pavilions. Lots of countries were struggling with their own economic scars and unable to participate. Peggy, a wealthy American with a unique gallery of contemporary art in New York City, was invited to curate a show of her collection in the empty pavilion belonging to Greece.
Celebrating Anni Albers
I am thrilled to announce that on Wednesday, January 10, I will be concluding my exploration of ten remarkable, yet often overlooked, females from art history with a special feature on Anni Albers. Join me on the Inspiration Arts Group International YouTube channel for an insightful discussion about the life and legacy of this pioneering weaver and teacher
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