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Artist Pages: Bloch Top 10
"Despite its aura of nostalgia, or probably because of it, the painting resonates on many levels. It knocks on the door of the pure abstractions of his ‘Ocean Park’ series. It’s an invitation to contemplation, a meditation that vibrates between melancholy and wonder, and an evocative moment that seamlessly connects interior space with landscape. It’s easy to get lost in."
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BNIM Helps Shape Crown Center’s Evolution
When the BNIM architectural firm took up residence in a new space last January, it marked the end of an unfortunate chapter but also what now seems like a thrilling new beginning. In the midst of a community dispute over public tax subsidies for developers, the firm had been forced to abandon its ambitious plan to lease and remake a drab Crossroads Arts District warehouse into a sustainable energy showplace.
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TowerEast: A Hotbed of Community Creativity
What isn’t an “Art District” these days? The neighborhood around 31st and Cherry, which many know as Martini Corner, has just rebranded itself TowerEast — named for the iconic, red KCPT radio tower — and the district’s art credentials are growing. In recent years, an ever-increasing number of makerspaces, artist studios, print shops and other businesses have settled in the area.