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The Enduring Strength of Lucia

Lucia di Lammermoor, a cherished piece of the operatic repertoire is a gem of bel canto. The piece is a masterwork affording the cast moments of vocal fireworks expressing the most intense of human emotions. The heart and soul of the piece, our heroine, Lucia, is often described as fractured or weak from a combination […]

queer abstraction

queer abstraction

This past summer I organized queer abstraction at the Des Moines Art Center — a landmark exhibition that featured the work of 15 contemporary artists which addressed sexuality and gender identity. queer abstraction was the first exhibition in the Art Center’s 70-year history to focus on queer subject matter, as well as the first major […]

Photography and World War I

Photography and World War I

World War I was the first time in history that it was possible for people to see and read about a major conflict essentially as it happened. Of course, still photography of war existed in an applicable form as early as the Crimean War of the 1850s, but the equipment and processes made action photographs […]

Two Sponsors Add New Features at the Kauffman Center

Two Sponsors Add New Features at the Kauffman Center

Partnership with Variety KC Creates New Accessibility Resources The mission of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts includes a promise to bring artists and audiences together. This is reflected in many ways, including removing barriers and providing access to performing arts experiences for all patrons. A new partnership with Variety Children’s Charity of Kansas […]