Alice Thorson

November 1, 2016

Editor’s Letter, November/December 2016

“People like having a good time,” a recent KC Star editorial about Mayor Sly James’ planned Kansas City arts festival observed. True. But the mass..

September 8, 2016

KC Collector Helps Launch Artist-Run Super PAC

That’s what artists Hank Willis Thomas and Eric Gottesman have to say about the current American political climate. Their frustration, shared by many Americans, is not unique. But their solution, the creation of an artist-run super PAC called “For Freedoms,” is without precedent.

September 7, 2016

An Adventure in Italy

It was a pilgrimage he had to make. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art director and CEO Julián Zugazagoitia has been an avid admirer of Bulgarian artist..

September 2, 2016

Oppenheimers in China

On May 28 Nerman Museum patrons Tony and Marti Oppenheimer were the keynote speakers at the first China National Art Forum, presented by Shanghai University...

September 1, 2016

Editor’s Letter, September/October 2016

“Art is a way to connect people,” says Jazz Museum Executive Director Cheptoo Kositany-Buckner in an interview in the current issue. Kositany-Buckner’s remarks are part..

August 1, 2016

Arrowhead Art Collection Adds New Works

Launched with a call to artists in fall 2012, the Arrowhead Art Collection continues to add new work and now numbers 32 pieces. Spearheaded by..

July 14, 2016

Honors: Carol Zastoupil

Over the past four years, Carol Zastoupil has developed an enthusiastic following for her rhythmic fantasy landscapes. And no wonder. With their bright colors and verdant vistas of undulating natural forms, they seem to hold a promise of peace and happiness. Sales were brisk from Zastoupil’s exhibit, “New Paintings,” at The Brick in 2012.

July 1, 2016

Editor’s Letter, July/August 2016

“Dream for KC Studio” was the label Christopher Leitch put on his images for this issue’s Artist Pages, featuring his captivating “Dream Drawings.” As it..