Portland Oregon is known for its unique culture: its music scene, its food scene its craft beers and for its dress down, casual, outdoor lifestyle! THE MUSIC SCENE IS BIG IN PORTLAND: Portland’s musical offerings are as diverse as the city itself, with options including indie rock, jazz, classical, pop and more. […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Work / Family Caution! THIS ARTICLE MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE TO OPEN AT A BUSINESS OFFICE OR AROUND CHILDREN. The subject of Spencer Tunick’s artistic photos is the nude figure, gathered in groups, sometimes in massive groups. These images may be inappropriate for some work situations or for family viewing. The nude figure in […]
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Louise Fishman at CHEIM & READ Gallery, NYC Louise Fishman is an Abstract Expressionist painter, who first began her study of painting in the late 1950’s and has been exhibiting in galleries and museums since the 1960’s. She currently show her works at Cheim & Read, NYC. Fishman was born in Pennsylvania in 1939 […]
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“AMERICAN ROAD TRIP” Editor’s Note: This photo essay is about rural America and the highways that connect all of the USA together. I am always interested in how different things catch the individual photographer’s eye. Any other person would tell a completely different story. This photo essay happened during a solo drive through Colorado, New Mexico, […]
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Wall clocks are more about being a decorative element in today’s world, because our phones usually tell us the time. Hans Hilfiker’s Swiss Railway Clock Railway engineer Hans Hilfiker’s 1940s classic designed for the Swiss Railway Stations it has become the train station standard with over 3000 clocks in Europe keeping precision time for […]
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LeWitt took the planning process very seriously. He argued that ideas for works of art actually ARE art. Five people drew it on the wall according to the artist’s designs from 1982. They worked outside the Modern and Contemporary galleries for four weeks. The installers followed LeWitt’s instructions very closely. First, they divided […]
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The rodeo queen proudly rides with the American colors! The 2018 NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW & RODEO America’s most American sport is the rodeo, where cowboys compete against other cowboys on skills needed and used on the cattle and sheep ranches of the vast western range. Some events, like bull riding, were developed to test a cowboy […]
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There is a healing power to plant-based foods, they make us feel more energetic and make our inner selves feel less heavy! This Vegan Coconut Curry Soup will make you feel great any day of the week, with every healthy vegan spoonful. INGREDIENTS 4 cups coconut milk 2 Tablespoons minced ginger 1 teaspoon garlic 2 […]
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The day I spent with Artist David Hockney (British, born 1937) by Jack A. Atkinson I was working for The San Francisco Chronicle and Examiner as Art Director of the Sunday Magazine, California Living. They sent me to the IDCA (International Design Conference in Aspen). When I arrived the directors of the IDCA contacted me […]
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SHRIMP ETOUFFEE (South Louisiana Smothered Shrimp) This dish may be made with crawfish, but many people prefer shrimp. This Original Recipe was adapted from many recipes shared with our family by home cooks born and raised in Southern Louisiana. It is relatively easy to make and the dish will always impress guests and family alike! […]