Writings for mnartists.org on sculpture, painting, photography, architecture, and industrial design

Twinkle Twinkle Little Starchitecture
on Frank Gehry’s Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota

Pavane For a Dead Sculptor
On two bronze sculptures of gorillas by the late British sculptor, Angus Fairhurst.

Lyre
On the new cable-stayed bicycle bridge over Hiawatha Ave. in Minneapolis.

Crate 1 of 2 Opened
Review of a show at the Minnesota Museum of American Art that featured major works by the sculptor Paul Manship.

Some Things about Some Things
An appreciation of an assortment of objects and constructs off the beaten path of art.

What Do I Set Before Your Eyes?
Criticism and a further appreciation of a miscellany of objects on the fringes of art.

Eyes That Eat What They See
Commentary on sculpture, architecture of Eero Saarinen, furniture by Richard Helgeson.

Art is Weeds
On the persistence of art in bad times.

Meatball-driven Design
Thoughts on Ikea.

Pseudoflesh
On materials that simulate the tactile qualities of flesh.

Great Balls of Fire
On the annual hot-rod show at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

Riverfront Follies
Architectural criticism of two new bandstands in downtown St. Paul.

Architectural, Fine Craft , Photography, Sculpture