Tag Archives: John D. Graham

back to the roots: the mighty have fallen

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Dave

The totem poles of the Pacific were designed to vanish into the earth. Its an art that knew how to live, and then it knew how to die….Quanah Parker was most notorious for his teachings about spirituality of the Native … Continue reading →

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ALWAYS READ THE FINE PRINT

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Dave

”Art and religion have been united from the beginning of all civilization, because of the common mystery of their origin and their magical effect on humanity. Etymologically they are allied. The latin term “ars” was at first used in connection … Continue reading →

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MIRROR MIRROR ON THE EASEL

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Dave

who is the fairest painter since Medieval?.” I’m maybe not as good as Raphael”, he once conceded, ”but there is more tension in my canvases”. One of the greatest admirers of his own haunting portraits was the eccentric Russian called … Continue reading →

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