Category Archives: art

Finding Sculpture beneath the Tuscan Hills

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Babs

Only a half hour bus ride from Prato and you find yourself in this serene oasis of sculpture. The peaceful setting wrapped in the green, Carmigano Hills of Seano, provides a wonderful stage for these bronze masterpieces. The Quinto Martini … Continue reading →

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Is Regionalism Relevant to the Art World?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Babs

I spent most of my early life in Detroit, never living more than a block from where I was born. A child’s world-view can be naive. Our neighborhood was ethnically diverse, so I assumed most of the country was the … Continue reading →

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Fame and Legacy in the Visual Arts

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Babs

“I like things that are handmade and I like to see people’s hand in the world, anywhere in the world; it doesn’t matter to me where it is. And in my work, I do everything by hand. I don’t project … Continue reading →

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