What kind of art genius are you?
Last summer while waiting in an airport in Maine I read an article on an economist theory of creativity.
“What he has found is that genius – whether in art or architecture or even business – is not the sole province of 17-year-old Picassos and 22-year-old Andreessens. Instead, it comes [...]
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Monthly Archives: July 2007
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Art For Postal Workers
I am a fan of all inclusive art projects. I discovered a nice project called Mail Me Art on the blog Lost At E Minor today.
The project was created by a guy named Darren Di Lieto over in London. The idea is to mail packaging that is art. Or maybe art that is a package. [...]
Watermelon Slices
Have you seen the giant Watermelon Slices out at Cottonwood Glen Park? The sculpture is part of Fort Collins Art in Public Places program. The two large steel pieces almost look lonely sitting by themselves at a distance from the playground. But you got to love their simplicity.
The artist is Christopher Weed and he is [...]
Very Short List
Real quick one here gang. Last night I discovered a cool service for those into art. Everyday a web site called Very Short List sends out and email about something in the art world you may have missed. The web site is www.veryshortlist.com. Check it out and sign up if it suits you.
(Today I learned [...]
Your Invited to a Reunion
I got a post card in the mail from the Colorado Coalition of Artists a few days back. CoCOA is have a coast-to-coast regathering of 6 alumni artists from Colorado State University.
The show runs from August 3rd to the 30th at CoCOA’s Gallery, 423 S. Mason St., Fort Collins.
The six artists are: Steve Allen, Steve [...]
Taggart Goes Back to Work
An observant eye in Old Town Fort Collins might spot a Beverly Hills detective every now and then. Actor John Ashton has made Fort Collins his home for some years now. Sgt. John Taggart in the Beverly Hills Cop movies is probably his most well known role. Also notable is Midnight Run with Ed Harris.
I’ve [...]
Don’t Lose Your To-Do List
If you see a scrap of notebook paper on the street are you tempted to pick it up and see if there is anything worth reading? It just may be worth the trouble it takes to pick it up. The discarded To-Do lists and notes from other people can be quite funny out of context.
A [...]
FoCo LoCo Perfecto!
When: August 1st 2007
Where: Hodi’s Half Note, 167 N. College, Fort Collins
What: A Celebration of Fort Collins Creative Culture presented by Studio Gallery Wright and the Rocky Mountain Chronicle.
Art Opening with Live Music from:
MFA: Loop Lab
Listen & Pretty Lights
Professor Zero One Zero
A three month art show with painting, photography and mixed media.
Featuring 10 Local Artists:
Chris [...]
The New Home for ZAF622’s Blog
Welcome to the new and improved ZAF622 Blog. I just got it up and running and there is a lot to do still. Some tweaking and defining. But stay tuned and don’t forget to subscribe.
Captain America Is Dead
If you have not heard the news, in Captain America #25(March 7, 2007) the Marvel
Comics Superhero was gunned down by a sniper and killed. This week is the funeral.
So what is Marvel trying to say?
That seems to be the question people are asking. Captain America who has proudly dressed in the Red, White, and Blue [...]
