Why Detroit Matters
Joe Louis Fist Statue. A good novel is a mix of triumphs and tragedies. A simple narrative does not captivate people. Who would care if the novel’s hero comes in during the first couple of pages, saves...
View ArticleThe Art Giants of Detroit
The 16 Giants. Image provided by Jim Pallas. Several years ago I did a portrait of a colleague. I did several preliminary sketches, I took numerous reference photos, and I poured my heart into every...
View ArticleThe Anchor Art Museums in and of Detroit
Main hall of Detroit Institute of Arts. Because of its solid foundation, I am confident that Detroit will have a renaissance in the arts (among other fields). This confidence springs from a community...
View ArticleDetroit’s Artistic Opportunities
555 Nonprofit Gallery and Studios at their new home, which is a renovated police station. This is a great example of the unique opportunities in Detroit. During Art Basel in 2010, Creative Time and...
View ArticleWhy Detroit Matters: Closing Comments
The Joe Louis Fist Statue, Detroit's most recognizable piece of public art. When I started my guest blog series on the Art21 blog, I felt that I was riding a wave of positive press about Detroit. I...
View ArticleWhy Detroit Matters
Joe Louis Fist Statue. A good novel is a mix of triumphs and tragedies. A simple narrative does not captivate people. Who would care if the novel’s hero comes in during the first couple of pages, saves...
View ArticleThe Art Giants of Detroit
The 16 Giants. Image provided by Jim Pallas. Several years ago I did a portrait of a colleague. I did several preliminary sketches, I took numerous reference photos, and I poured my heart into every...
View ArticleThe Anchor Art Museums in and of Detroit
Main hall of Detroit Institute of Arts. Because of its solid foundation, I am confident that Detroit will have a renaissance in the arts (among other fields). This confidence springs from a community...
View ArticleDetroit’s Artistic Opportunities
555 Nonprofit Gallery and Studios at their new home, which is a renovated police station. This is a great example of the unique opportunities in Detroit. During Art Basel in 2010, Creative Time and Art...
View ArticleWhy Detroit Matters: Closing Comments
The Joe Louis Fist Statue, Detroit's most recognizable piece of public art. When I started my guest blog series on the Art21 blog, I felt that I was riding a wave of positive press about Detroit. I...
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