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Part of what makes a house museum so intriguing is not the expected, on-theme collections, but the oddities. The objects that stand out and make an impact just for being so very different from the rest of a collection. Delving into the stories of the quirkiest objects is insightful and sometimes silly, providing real context to the people who built and inhabited these homes. From objects to architectural details, explore 10 quirky items at different Historic Artists' Homes and Studios and National Trust Historic Sites across the country. https://ow.ly/Oqxk50Ts4kq

Here, the harmonious blend of color and form transforms your space into a haven of tranquility and opulence, where each carved element tells a story of cultural pride and artistic excellence. https://lnkd.in/e8524fbA

Take a closer look at the art of the Three Waters Islamorada, as created by DAC Art Consulting!

Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past. ATTN NASHVILLIANS WHO WANT TO ACTIVELY SHAPE OUR FUTURE… are you also controlling the past?? Are you controlling your present?? If you haven’t already signed up, this is an incredibly powerful way to take this moment in time to directly impact the way we move in the future… to combat the censorship and revisionist history some other (ahem) groups are pushing. Historians know that it’s not just about interrogating the voices we do hear, but also interrogating the cause of absent voices. And asking “If the voice were present, what would it say? How would it impact the story that’s being told?” Too much of history education is already reduced to excerpts and quotes taken out of context, and truly voices are at real risk of erasure. Come hear their stories before they’re lost to history so that we can impact a more thoughtful, inclusive future. Also Tamyra Gordon MSEd is just really fantastic and you should support her work. 💥

Here is an opportunity to learn more about GR River Park projects and to voice your preferences in development! Read all about it, or go directly to the questionaire: https://lnkd.in/gr4Mh6kg A fascinating read!

"Preserving our cultural heritage is essential. As George Lucas wisely said, 'People who alter or destroy works of art and our cultural heritage for profit or as an exercise of power are barbarians.' Let's stand together to protect and honor the beauty and history that shapes our world. 🌍🎨 Deep dive on this quote from my latest blog episode using this link: https://lnkd.in/gdGWDNi2 #CulturalHeritage #ArtPreservation #GeorgeLucas #ProtectOurHistory"

In this course I was able to learn more about modern art, I know the work of Martha Rosler, her work has a way of showing the social contrast in the 70s :)

"Preserving our cultural heritage is essential. As George Lucas wisely said, 'People who alter or destroy works of art and our cultural heritage for profit or as an exercise of power are barbarians.' Let's stand together to protect and honor the beauty and history that shapes our world. 🌍🎨 Deep dive on this quote from my latest blog episode using this link: https://lnkd.in/gRpyrjEC #CulturalHeritage #ArtPreservation #GeorgeLucas #ProtectOurHistory"

"Working on the largest cultural infrastructure project in this country’s history has blessed me with powerful conversations—not just about the future of our design, but about every aspect of our fragile sector." Alex Sarian, President and CEO of Arts Commons, is on a mission to reinvent the cultural sector in a time of crisis. As we look forward on the brink of transformational changes, Alex's newest book "The Audacity of Relevance" acts as a companion piece to our efforts; providing valuable context and insight into the work being done to advance not only the future of Arts Commons, but of Calgary's civic life. Learn more and pre-order "The Audacity of Relevance": https://bit.ly/4f93pHH

"Alter Echoes" out now! My latest project just released at Curated by Girls. “Alter Echoes,” a collaborative project by photographer Shari Annabell Marks and Movement Director Marie Zechiel, explores the dynamic nature of identity. Through four chapters, the work delves into diverse personalities, presenting them like museum statues. It challenges the idea of a fixed identity, instead celebrating the multiple versions of ourselves that emerge over time. Shari and Marie’s collabo-ration offers a thought-provoking perspective on the ongoing evolution of the self. https://lnkd.in/erK_rja5