Mid-Century Woodworking
Zack Schaffer exudes midwestern modesty. He ranches by day, running several hundred head of cattle, and refers to his furniture shop as a…
‘Part of the Legacy that Shapes Who We are’
Photography by Carter Gaskins Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott talks about his life in Kansas, his approach to cinema and his…
Working from a Past Heading to a Future
Photography by Jason Dailey (Mona Cliff) and Aaron Patton (Ric Dunwoody) Ric Dunwoody and Mona Cliff talk contemporary Native art and the…
Kansas Triennial 25/26 Showcases Contemporary Kansas Artists at Beach Museum
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Four Kansas artists bring beadwork, sculpture, textiles, and pyrography to the inaugural Kansas Triennial 25/26 at K-State’s Beach Museum of Art Kansas State University’s Marianna Kistler Beach…
Barn Quilts of Kansas: Rural Art in Full Color
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A rural art tradition thrives in towns and communities throughout Kansas Brightly painted geometric patterns mimicking stitched quilt blocks hang on barns and sheds throughout Kansas. These…
How Birger Sandzén Painted Kansas in Bold, Brilliant Color
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Light, Texture, and Prairie Skies: Inside Sandzén’s Kansas Legacy When Swedish immigrant and artist Sven Birger Sandzén arrived in central Kansas in 1894, he stepped into a world of sprawling…
Torren Thomas: Inside the Creative Mind of a Kansas Illustrator
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From superhero fan art to heartfelt portraits, Torren Thomas turns everyday subjects into extraordinary works. Torren Thomas is a caricature artist and illustrator—meaning his keen eye for detail…
Honky-Tonk Magic in Emporia: Bourbon Cowboy Brings the Beat
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Photography by Dave Leiker A honky-tonk in downtown Emporia is drawing people to the dance floor for some good ol’ fashioned fun Honky-tonk. It’s a word you’ve likely heard, but what exactly does it…
