Michelangelo Antonioni’s Blow Up was a movie I went to see originally because Herbie Hancock did the movie soundtrack. I had bought the album, liked it, then drove to Hollywood (near where I was living at the time). It was a memorable movie for sure. Michelangelo Antonioni, Director, Dies at 94: “Michelangelo Antonioni, the Italian [...]

Last night one of my computer meetup buddies was out on a batchelor night at the Seminole Hard Rock. I didn’t know the guy getting married next week but, he went to the Hard Rock because he didn’t want to go to a strip joint and, he wasn’t all that into getting drunk. He seemed [...]

Every year ArtNews magazne publishes their list of the 200 Top Collectors. Of course, Miami has a rather large number on the list. That should be no surprise at this point. I think this is a good sign for the health of the arts. In one of the recent panels we discussed the importance of [...]

I remember my introduction to Rufino Tamayo. It was with my high school friend, Ray Bravo (who also happens to be a great draughtsman and painter). Even though we saw his work in books, we also saw his work in LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) and, in a ver galleries in the West [...]

The day I drove almost all the way to Atlanta, I had a photo shoot. If I hadn’t already said, it’s for an international publication. Anyway, the owners of the residence added two sections to the building because they wanted more space for their art to be properly housed. Let’s just say they love art [...]

When I was racing back in the 80s, doping controls didn’t exist for most US amateur races. I was very well aware of doping controls having been to international events where there were claims by various teams about the performance of competing cyclists. I knew the benefits of amphetamines (uppers) and had access to “black [...]

Driving back from Georgia was faster than driving up there but, the mileage was greater. My mileage up was 637 mi. including, getting lost near Orlando trying to get around the many toll roads. Going by Sorrento, Mt. Dora, Eustis, and other small towns, brought memories of racing in the 80s. On the way back [...]

While I’m still out of town, I got a phone call and a mention about an art “reality show.” What is this? It’ll be interesting to check out when I return later today. Meeting Point: “Internet dating sites inspired Marguerite Beaty to create the eye-catching video and photographs now on view at the group show [...]

When’s the last time you were in Georgia? They’re claiming it’s hot. Well, go to Miami, THAT’S hot! Humid too. I’ve met some new family, met up with my aunt and niece and cousin. We had a mini family reunion, had a good time, went to dinner, went te bed with good memories. I’m here [...]