Archive for the 'Art' Category

Recycling Art: the Dresden Drainage System and a Sense of Dr. Seuss

Deputy Dog has an amazing photo of a Dresden house with a unique artistic drainage system. Not all of the houses are like this in Dresden, but it is definitely a way to go. As a commenter Richard adds “It’s part of Dresden Neustadt called “Kunsthof Passage” loosely translated as “Art Court”.
The reaction of […]

I’m the train they call the City of New Orleans

The more days we spend here in the Big Easy, the more cultural bits and pieces connected to New Orleans come to our door. Here’s a song called The City of New Orleans (originally written by Steve Goodman, later by Arlo Guthrie, and here) presented by the Highwayman : Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, […]

How To Make a Debris Dragonfly: Artistic Recycling in New Orleans by Trish Ransom

This Saturday we went to the Arts Market of New Orleans organized by the Arts Council of New Orleans. The Palmer Park was spotted with white tents featuring New Orleans inspired photos, paintings, fridge magnets, creepy mirrors, etc.
The tent we liked the most was Trish Ransom’s tent, which we could call the Art of Metallic […]