Jason Polan: From Every Living Person in New York to Every Living Person in Heaven

March 28, 2016, Museum of Modern Art, New York
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Sadly, Jason Polan, the most prolific artist in New York City, succumbed to cancer on January 27, 2020.  He was buried today in Michigan. Before Jason’s life was cut short at age 37, he published numerous books (including the …

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The Year In Review: 2014 Re-Examined

Visiting Philip Johnson's Spectacular Glass House, New Canaan, CT in Oct., 2014
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As I look back over 2014 I realize that it was a very good year for taking in the arts. I was fortunate to interact with numerous artists and art educators and learn what makes them tick. Visits to art …

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What I Did on My Summer Vacation:

Part II

Mario Schjetnan
Mario Schjetnan's "A Small Tribute to Immigrant Workers," installation at Sculpturesite gallery, Sonoma, CA
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My summer vacation ends this week as I head back to school for fall semester classes (Greco-Roman Art and Modern Architecture) at California State University, Sacramento.  I will continue, however, blogging about art, architecture, design and everything …

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Spotlight on Industrial Designers

Pioneers of Industrial Design Stamps
Pioneers of Industrial Design: Honoring 20th Century American Designers. Image: USPS
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Twelve fabulous-looking consumer products and their forward thinking designers are currently gracing the upper right hand corner of America’s snail mail.   In a nod to great product design, The U.S. Postal Service is recognizing the cream of the crop of …

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