Category Archives: Art Scene

TRASH TO TRASHION

TRASH TO TRASHION by Deborah Fagan Carpenter  One man’s trash is—well—another man’s haute couture. Paul Thomas makes vogueish fashions from objects that many would consider useless rubbish, an innovative contribution to the art world that simultaneously calls attention to responsible waste disposal. Repurposing discards … Continue reading

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The Heartbeat of Memphis Pottery by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

  Agnes Stark, Peter Sohngen, Brin and Dale Baucum — the Heartbeat of Memphis Pottery. In a community that boasts an enormous number of highly skilled and well-known potters, these four artisans have had a significant influence on the cities’ … Continue reading

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Artful Lodging

A large green penguin might deliver the New York Times to your door at 21C Museum Hotel in Bentonville, Arkansas. A flock of the whimsical plastic birds dwell there, and are only one piece of the extensive art collection that … Continue reading

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A Big Bang for the Buck…by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

He’s a double-fused stick of creative explosive known as Bobby Lounge and Dub Brock. Wowing the audience with steamy, soulful lyrics, Bobby Lounge has theatrically closed the “Lagniappe Stage” at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival every year since … Continue reading

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