STEPHANIE REWStaff Writer Plato once described humans — and, on a grander scale, society — as being comprised of distinct parts working toward one harmonious whole. We are constantly making both conscious and unconscious decisions, having to differentiate between contrary forces in our souls (and ultimately the world) in order to achieve the balance we naturally tend to seek. … [Read more...] about Herbert’s piece worth more than just a passing glance
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Kaufman’s piece shines brighter than the rest
LISA YAMADAStaff Writer Growing up in sun-soaked Venice, Craig Kaufman became heavily influenced by the radical surf culture that surrounded him. An artist, he started to move away from the traditional medium of paint and canvas by experimenting with the materials he knew best: the glossy textures and fluid curves of his surfboard. His piece, “Yellow-Blue,” is displayed as a … [Read more...] about Kaufman’s piece shines brighter than the rest
Simplicity makes Wolberger’s piece very intriguing
MARC CHOQUETTEStaff Writer One may suddenly feel that they have been shrunk into the world of the film “Toy Story” upon first seeing San Franciscan Yoram Wolberger’s piece entitled “Toy Soldier #3 (Crawling Soldier).” This ability of a work to alter one’s perception of reality was something Frederick Weisman saw as paramount to determining a piece of art’s value. Wolberger … [Read more...] about Simplicity makes Wolberger’s piece very intriguing
TOP 5 STORIES (November 19, 2007)
Politics — Debate schedule set for 2008 presidential race WASHINGTON — The first debate would be at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, with the second on October 7 at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., and the third on October 15 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/19/AR2007111900943.html U.S. — Top … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 19, 2007)
TOP 5 STORIES (November 16, 2007)
Politics — Democrats debate in Vegas LAS VEGAS — As expected, Sen. Hillary Clinton's rivals once again came out swinging at Thursday night's Democratic debate, but this time, Clinton swung back. http://www.lvrj.com/news/11424696.html U.S. — Senate Republicans halt latest plan for troop withdrawals WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Republicans blocked the latest Democratic effort to … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 16, 2007)