Carving in Italy: First Impressions Part 1 – Nov/Dec 2000
My eyes were bleary from train-lag. I had been in Europe for two weeks already, sliding the slopes of the Alps, taking in
Ken Barnes
November 2, 2000
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My eyes were bleary from train-lag. I had been in Europe for two weeks already, sliding the slopes of the Alps, taking in
I have enjoyed art in foreign places; I’ve been in awe of Michelangelo’s ‘David’, admired Rodin’s ‘The Thinker’ and stood perplexed
In the course of fairly extensive travels by sea (on my 31-foot ketch), air, and land, I’ve had the good fortune to visit
In November I traveled to Quebec to attend a conference. On the way, I stayed overnight in Toronto, where I met
Two years ago, with a book on sculpture gardens of the nation in hand, my husband, Patrick, and I embarked on
I love visiting cities, especially old, vibrant ones with lots of art. On recent trips, I have been surprised and
During my travels this fall, I had the happy chance to meet and talk to the Native American artist, Michael
One. Before 1 was 10, my family visited the California State Fair. In one pavillion was a small display of
I think if I could spend my time alternating between doing sculpture and traveling to see art (or to do
I hate many things about travelling – jetlag and hotel food are the worst. But I also love many things,
In March and April 1998, I visited two large outdoor exhibitions of stone sculptures from Zimbabwe-one in Singapore and the
This spring I received an email from NWSSA member, M J. Anderson, describing an invitation from the Mayor of Rapolano
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