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August 14, 2015

Just workin’ the art beat … and seeking shade

Featured photo: “Evolving Palette Portrait” by Jon Wassom, part of his solo show at monOrchid. This week was a good time to play catch-up with the Phoenix visual arts scene, now that I’m back from a lovely vacation in cooler climes. And there’s always art to explore, especially on Roosevelt Row, as well as scuttlebutt … Continue reading Just workin’ the art beat … and seeking shade

September 11, 2012November 19, 2012

In appreciation of John Henry Waddell

An intimate biography of sculptor John Henry Waddell aired over the summer on KAET, Channel 8, and it got me to thinking about his enormous and perhaps overlooked contributions to public art in Arizona. How many times have you walked by “Dance” outside the Herberger Theater and taken its presence for granted? Or have you … Continue reading In appreciation of John Henry Waddell