KC STUDIO

October 31, 2017

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."

October 31, 2017

Holidays with the Heartland Men’s Chorus: A Unique Blend of Reverence and Ribaldry

[block pos=”right”] “You have a little Handel’s Messiah and some traditional carols. . . . then you also have an outrageous drag queen with candy..

Articles

October 31, 2017

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.

October 31, 2017

Editor’s Letter, November/December 2017

Happy 10th anniversary to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Bloch Building, internationally lauded as an architectural marvel, but for Kansas Citians, representing so much more...

October 31, 2017

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.

October 31, 2017

From Controversy and Criticism to Kansas City Icon

This year marks a milestone for the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: the 10th anniversary of its internationally acclaimed Bloch Building.

October 31, 2017

Death on the Mountain: ‘Everest’ comes to the Kauffman Center

In the spring of 1996, “Outside” magazine sent writer Jon Krakauer to Mount Everest chasing a story: the commercialization of Everest. Since 1985, tourists with little or no climbing experience had been able to reach the summit thanks to company tours designed to allow any reasonably fit person to make the trek. In the years that followed, as many as 40 people per day reached the summit as a part of a paying group.

October 30, 2017

Liberty Arts Commission to Increase Funding for Public Sculpture Program in 2018

Located just northeast of downtown Kansas City, Liberty, Mo., is quietly building a collection of public art in its historic downtown through both public and..

October 27, 2017

22nd Annual Lawrence ArtWalk

The 22nd Annual Lawrence ArtWalk will take place on Saturday October 28, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Sunday October 29, Noon to 6:00 PM...