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Collage of five diverse artworks from the Hammer Museum Collections side by side. From left to right: 1) Contemporary painting of two embracing figures with surreal elements. 2) Post-impressionist style painting of trees with vibrant blues and greens. 3) Black and white illustration of a face with intricate patterns. 4) Japanese woodblock print style image of a figure in a checkered robe. 5) Photograph of a couple dancing, the woman in a black dress and the man in white

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Storefronts as Art and Architecture: Part I

The title of this post was inspired by the Storefront for Art and Architecture in NY, founded in 1982 as a nonprofit committed to the advancement of innovative positions in architecture, art, and design. In 1993 artist Vito Acconci and architect Steven Holl designed the façade for the Soho area building.  I saw it for many years while living in NY and have thought of it many times as I wander the streets of the cities and towns of China. This is my observed (and imagined) interpretation of their interest in blurring the lines between architecture, art, design, interior and exterior space. In China, this is just a way of life and happens everywhere. No symposiums necessary… --James Elaine

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