Il Sung Na: Enchanting Tales of Animals and Aspirations
Vivid childhood memories are a creative wellspring for award-winning children’s book author Il Sung Na, who arrived in Kansas City five years ago to teach illustration at the Kansas City Art Institute.
Kansas City’s creative energy never flags. Currently the field of documentary filmmaking has moved front and center, with new works by local producers racking up awards and screenings, thanks in part to the support of local institutions.
As the pandemic wanes, May and June bring a lot to look forward to, including the opportunity to sit and enjoy a taste of Vietnamese coffee at Jackie Nguyen’s new Cafe Cà Phê in Columbus Park, a dream realized covered by Rebecca Smith.
The art world mourns the passing of Jim Leedy in late December at the age of 91, following a 70-year career that enriched and transformed Kansas City in innumerable ways.
Fall brings two immersive van Gogh exhibits to Kansas City, one at Starlight, which is co-sponsored by the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and another at a yet undisclosed location.
Gallery Glance: Contemporary Textile at Salina Art Center
“Contemporary Textile,” the inaugural exhibit from the Salina Art Center’s new curator, Jefferson Godard, continues the dialogue initiated by former curator Gretchen Boyum, who came up with the initial concept for the show.
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