Loved this outlook from Cameron Kitchin, the new director of Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, about art "outreach":

"Sometimes we ask the question the wrong way.  Instead of how do we encourage more people to care, it should be how do we make ourselves into an institution that people feel… more

Here are some overdue photos from the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg.  The photos don't do justice to the magnificence of the building but I am posting anyway throughout the week.  This one is of the doors to the court where the nation's constitution is carved in relief.

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After getting only limited exposure to Constitution Hill in Johannesburg Saturday, I decided to return on my own today for a longer visit.  It is the site of South Africa's most important public building, Constitutional Court where the still-new constitution is interpreted and adjudicated.  It is also the site… more

I've been in San Jose, capitol of Silicon Valley, since Tuesday night.  This morning I spoke to a big group of downtown developers and tonight I'll be speaking to the Great Cities Speakers Series for 1st ACT Silicon Valley.  Last night, I had dinner with Connie Martinez, founder of… more

The intersection of art and nature will be the subject of what looks to be a very cool conference in Reno, Nevada, October 2-4. I love this invitation:

Global interest in the intersections of nature and culture has broadened in recent years. In this expanding field, contemporary… more

Take a look at one of my favorite art guys just made.  Very cool, Andrew Taylor.