Category Archives: Art

New Flickr Group: Bela Lyon Pratt

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Elizabeth Thomsen

I’ve started a new Flickr group for photographs of the work of American sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, 1867-1917. Pratt’s best-known works include the statues of Art and Science outside the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, the statue of Nathaniel … Continue reading →

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Scarecrows at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Elizabeth Thomsen

My local library had a Scarecrow Fashions program yesterday, great fall fun. The kids brought the old clothes, the library supplied the hay, they served cider and doughnuts, and by the end of the day, the Children’s Garden was filled … Continue reading →

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Giant Squid Kinetic Sculpture

Posted on July 15, 2007 by Elizabeth Thomsen

I love the strange and wonderful work of sculptor Nemo Gould, who makes kinetic sculptures using found materials. My favorite is the Giant Squid, which you can see in all its moving glory on this YouTube video. Links Giant Squid … Continue reading →

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Sólfar: The Sun Voyager

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Elizabeth Thomsen

Sólfar is a sculpture in Reykjavík, Iceland. This semi-abstract work by Jón Gunnar Árnason represents the original Viking settlers arriving in longboats. I first saw this work in November, 2000, on my first visit to Iceland. I took a few … Continue reading →

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