Floyd Keinath of Solvang
Floyd Keinath of Solvang talks about collecting Model T Fords, arrowheads, and other objects.
Almost Complete Works by Ruskin
GH owns a collection of twenty-three volumes of The Collected Works of John Ruskin, NY: Frank F. Lovell & Co., 1920, bound in tan calfskin with gilt decorated spines. GH …
Santi Visalli at 90: Una Storia
Master photographer Santi Visalli and Curator Charlie Wylie talk about the Santi Visalli at 90: Una Storia exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art through March 13, 2022.
Moving Abraham Lincoln Biography
FG owns the first complete contemporary biography of Abraham Lincoln. The book includes copper plate engravings, and a frontispiece of a bearded Lincoln, by Joseph H Barrett, a close personal …
Paul Whitehead and Gigi Crisa
First Paul Whitehead talks about his exhibit at the Ojai Art Center with an opening reception on Saturday, January 8, 7–9 pm. Then artist Gigi Crisa discusses his contemporary art …
Creative Repurposing
2022!! After the holidays, you have more stuff, no doubt. Because of the pandemic, and the global supply chain shortage, I rethought buying ‘new’ this past season. I either bought …
Native American Points…HELP!
LS inherited a small collection of Native American points and tools. He believes them Southwestern in origin. This is not my area of expertise so this article serves as a …
Santa Barbara Office of Arts and Culture
Executive Director Sarah York Rubin and Board Member Abaseh Mirvali talk about the happenings at the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture.
Fussing Over Forks
Furca (Latin: Pitchfork), the original name of the common table fork, originated at least 4,500 years. Forks marked civilization and “class” since then. I learned much in Giovanni Rebora’s book …
Tales From the Art Crypt
Elizabeth Stewart discusses the hottest topics around current events happening in the art world, both big and small.