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Dig Deeper: Writing about ‘Son of Pop’
Writing is a powerful tool, helping us to reflect and engage more deeply with a subject matter. In our latest exhibition, Floyd D. Tunson: Son of Pop (Oct. 27, 2012–Jan. […]
Read the full articleFAC inspired Halloween Costumes
It’s that time of year again. You’ve broken out the sweaters (but kept the shorts as well because Colorado Springs weather can be a little…temperamental) and all of the leaves […]
Read the full articleSON OF POP: Catalogs now available!
“His images exist just on the other side of an idealized beauty, just across the mountains, barely or rarely out of reach, in a place in the world, but […]
Read the full articleBehind the Scenes: Animal Stars of Gypsy
“‘Let me, entertain you!’ Come see my stage premiere in Gypsy!” —Browniebelle Gypsy (Sept. 27–Oct. 21, 2012), featured two awesomely cute animals in the production! CHOWSIE Played by Sally and […]
Read the full articleBehind the Scenes: Gypsy Costumes
The costumes of Gypsy (Sept. 27–Oct. 21, 2012) — especially the burlesque ones in the second act — definitely deserve a second look! Costume Shop Manager Janson Fangio gave us […]
Read the full articleNEW Acquisition: Steven Durow’s “Dasein”
“Dasein provides a dramatic counterpoint to Chihuly’s delicate blown glass pieces by offering patrons an impressive sculptural glass form that conveys notions not traditionally associated with the material.” […]
Read the full articleHappy Birthday, Oscar E. Berninghaus!
Oscar Edmund Berninghaus, born October 2, 1874, was an American artist and founding member of the Taos Society of Artists. He is known for his paintings of Native Americans, and […]
Read the full articleNEW Acquisition: William Kentridge’s “Drawing from Tide Table”
William Kentridge, Drawing from Tide Table (Feet), charcoal on paper, 2003 . An example of Kentridge’s apartheid-informed art. Casspirs serve as a reference to the military response to anti-apartheid activists; casspirs are armored cars that were used to suppress […]
Read the full articleJohn James Wallace Architectural Works
View John James Wallace in a larger map You’ve probably seen John James Wallace’s architectural works all around Colorado Springs, without even realizing who is behind the design! Wallace’s […]
Read the full articleBy the Numbers: Iraq and Vietnam Wars
image source Vietnam War 1961 the start of Vietnam 19,395,369 the total amount of Agent Orange* spray used over the 9-year period of Vietnam 3,000,000 the amount of soldiers […]
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