2-inch books (flash) is a delightful exhibit of tiny hand-crafted books. The
2005 winners (pdf) of the Miniature Book Society's annual competition offers a sampling of little books that have been published. Tiny tomes have been delighting readers and collectors
for 4,000 years. If these tiny treasures intrigue you, perhaps you'd like to collect your own
vintage or
contemporary library.
posted by madamjujujive
on Mar 18, 2006 -
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The art of being Kuna - the Kuna, an aboriginal people living off the coast of Panama, are perhaps most famous for their colorful fabric panels called
molas. The
Kuna women wear these embroidered appliques on blouses. The most prized specimens are those that show some sign of wear, such as fading, distress, or stitch marks, indicating
authentic and
traditional molas rather than ones produced for tourists. If you'd like to try your hand at making a mola, the
5th grade class at Highland Park can show you how.
posted by madamjujujive
on Jun 30, 2004 -
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Mille Fiori by Chihuly - a sweeping glassworks art installation marks the opening of the new Tacoma museum building.
Dale Chihuly, one of the great masters of our time, also has an exhibit in
Hamilton, NJ through July. Not content with stunning
windows,
walls and
chandeliers, Chihuly creates
towers,
gardens,
ceilings, and
more, often weaving his work within
natural elements to create fantasy
waterscapes and
landscapes. - more -
posted by madamjujujive
on Apr 26, 2003 -
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