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Various writings on related studio life and painting.

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The nationalmuseum “Trinkets for the Rich”

“Trinkets for the Rich” is a timely title, an exhibition that questions value in relationship not only to wealth but also to …

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Drawing Values

Drawing is frequently demoted as something that is loved by everyone but often not hailed as lofty as painting or other mediums. In studio visits over the years I have known  more….

Me Neither

For years I had not really given much thought to Henri Matisse. He was a historical footnote, someone you pass on the street in your art history travels. But this all changed when I literally did pass by him, or at least an image of his on a book. The small Taschen book of his work is a typical survey that you find everywhere, but when I opened it, I was immediately taken in. Then this not so small book… more…