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Monthly Archives: January 2011

Southwestern Modernism and Cady Wells

Although no major biography has been published about him, and his name might scarcely ring a bell, Cady Wells (1904-1954) was a prominent New Mexico artist, who widely contributed to the Southwest art scene. When cultural and biographical historian Lois Rudnick told people about her upcoming book Cady Wells and Southwestern Modernism, people often responded, [...]

Knitted Art Blankets Blanton Courtyard in Austin

Contemplating the Austin craft scene, I’m reminded of a question my mom asked me once when discussing art. “What about functional art?” she asked. Immediately, I thought, “If the object is functional it ceases to be purely art, which is why we have categories like design and craft!!” Although, I am not espousing my statement [...]

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