Helping Children Bridge the Fact/Value Split This painting is part of the beautiful collection of Dutch golden-age paintings at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. Not only is it lovely, it’s allegorical. Allegorical paintings are my favorite pieces in any museum. They do something daring! They bridge the chasm […]
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Thoughts on Ellsworth Kelly’s “Austin”
For Small Museum Visitors-Miniature Cord Painting after Regina Bogat
Recently, I created this small replica of one of the contemporary pieces at the Blanton Museum of Art called “Cord Painting 14” by Regina Bogat. This was done in an effort to encourage discovery and interaction for a group tour for young children, ages 3 to 5 years. It […]