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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and that new Museum smell
There are a lot of things that make the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art different. Inseparable from the museum is it’s location in Bentonville, Arkansas, headquarters to one of the world’s most controversial companies: Wal-Mart. In a town built on ruthless discounts and relentless efficiencies, Crystal Bridges is an elegant surprise. Most surprising is … Continue reading
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Jay Gatsby is one of those mysterious figures who, as they become revealed to us, reveal something about us. Leonardo DiCaprio, as Jay Gatsby, delivers a performance that stays true to the myth of the man while allowing us to pick apart the myths that are his bane. Despite the nuance and strength of DiCaprio’s performance, F. … Continue reading
The recent openings of the Winspear, the Perot Museum and the brand new Klyde Warren Park usher in a new era for downtown Dallas. Just down the street from the Perot, and caddy corner from KWP is a more inconspicuous update to this thriving area: The Economy in Action Exhibit at the Dallas Federal Reserve … Continue reading
My long time friend, Drew Davis, asked that I submit a favorite painting for discussion on his art blog. I am pleased and honored to do so. As a former art teacher, choosing one piece of art was difficult. My comments below are a reaction to seeing this particular painting for the first time in … Continue reading
The Dallas Rugby Football Club (The Reds) clinched a spot in the 2012 Emirates Airline USA Rugby Men’s Division I Club Playoffs with a 43-10 win over the Denver Highlanders on Saturday. The Reds put in a championship-worthy effort with an exciting mix of raw physicality and lethal passing.
A little piece of France was on display in the gymnasium of the International School of Dallas on Saturday. Official polling locations for the French Presidential Election were open from 8A.M. to 6 P.M. in Plano, Austin, and Houston. In Plano, Deputy Consul General, Carl Poirier, administered the poll in compliance with French law — … Continue reading
Melancholia, a film by director Lars van Trier, is the antidote to reality TV. If reality TV is a modern melodrama, Melancholia turns those shop worn roles against the viewer. Reality TV reinforces your expectations; Melancholia on the other hand, is a lens that makes you see the world in a completely unexpected way. The … Continue reading
In Brief:
- Espirit d'escalier: used to refer to the fact that a witty remark or retort often comes to mind after the opportunity to make it has passed. (Oxford Dictionary) Here are some pointers if you actually want to use espirit d'escalier in French.
Art of the Month (AotM)
This statue at the Nelson Atkins is called, Duane Hanson. There are loads of stories about people mistaking this statue for a real museum guard. I can only imagine how the museum guards at the Kimbell would freak out if I had done this dual selfie with one their pieces.
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