Designs on Film | A Century of Hollywood Art Direction
Along with sweet tea, seems to me Nashville has an unquenchable thirst for estate sales, a designer “show house,” or, best of all, that subdivision smorgasbord known as a “parade” of homes. We’ll park in the next county, scale a …
Jeff Jamison | In Reflection
There exists in most people’s minds that unfortunate stereotype of the quiet, tortured artist struggling to create. Jamison is not that man. Full of gusto, always ready to laugh, he is above all a communicator. For him, each painting is …
Peter Nash | Dog Day Afternoons
Will Rogers once said, “If you get to thinking you’re a person of some influence, try ordering somebody else’s dog around.” So how does Peter Nash do it? Well, he treats all his subjects as celebrities. He says, “I approach …
Enchanting Ningyo | The Dolls of Japan
Formerly the imperial capital of Japan, the ancient city of Kyoto is home to traditional arts, temples, festivals, and the Gion District. Here, geiko, a woman of the arts, can still be found in full regalia heading to an evening …
Songs of Jubilee
It is not easy to describe seeing the Jubilee Singers perform. Some of the songs are soothing and harmonious, while others are gut-wrenching and powerful. Most striking, though, is the overall effect: the experience creates a connection to the fascinating …
Face to Face with Andrew Saftel
Andrew Saftel’s words are still hanging in the air as the drum roll begins. Standing in front of How Did We Get Here, a 2005 watercolor collage inspired by the evolution vs. intelligent-design debate, Saftel mentions that this is as …
Franklin Art Scene | Celebrating Color & Community
Nashville Public Radio | Music to Our Ears
Music City Business
John Reed | A Road Through the South