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vmiller

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    Starting Over

    Published January 13, 2012 by

    Well, the time has come, my very last post for the Knight Foundation Arts Blog (for now). A very nice gentleman is slated to take my place next week. I trust that anyone who frequents this blog will enjoy him. What a ride this past six months has been! I...
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    In Fluxus I trust

    Published January 6, 2012 by

    This past week, Signal-Return, Detroit's new letterpress shop, held its inaugural exhibition with the work of a founding member of Fluxus, Alison Knowles. Fluxus is a performance group that began with the John Cage class at The New School in 1958. They...
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    It’s not a party without the band

    Published January 3, 2012 by

      “I bought a trumpet and learned to play it and started recruiting people.” -John Notarianni, founding member of the Detroit Party Marching Band. I don't know what could be more inspiring then that. The Detroit Party...
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    Making moves with poet Jeremy Schmall

    Published December 23, 2011 by

    As a rule of thumb, throughout the years I have remained neutral on a number of controversial Detroit-related subjects. One of them being "Detroiters" knee-jerk reaction to reject newcomers to the city. When I met recent N.Y.C. transplant and accomplished poet Jeremy Schmall, he gave me a reason to have...
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    Revived with Scott Hocking

    Published December 21, 2011 by

    Five months ago, when I first learned I would be creating content for the Knight Arts blog, I made a mental list of the people and things I would like to write about. Sitting right at the top of that list is one of my idols and 2011 Kresge Fellow...
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    Something to look forward to: Forward Arts

    Published December 16, 2011 by

    In lieu of the big disappointment caused by the scrapping of the proposed M-1 rail line down Woodward, here are a few thoughts on the unique ways our city is still awesome. Focusing on a particular group who embodies the spirit we need to get through this trough transition period:...
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    “Trill-ogy” thrills

    Published December 13, 2011 by

    Generally, I don't like to believe the hype. I like to formulate my own opinions on things. Which is possibly why I feel so blown away by Ryan Trecartin's exhibit "Trill-ogy Comp” currently running at Center Galleries inside...
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    “Re:Collect” all about the details

    Published December 9, 2011 by

    The Re:View Contemporary in Midtown Detroit represents a diverse collection of artists who exemplify unharnessed energy, craft and conscious thought in their work. In its loft-like space that is used as a design store, Cedric Tai, Kresge Fellow and one of the most motivated gentleman I have ever met, shines...
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    Pop Up Detroit helps ring in the holidays

    Published December 2, 2011 by

    It's hard to believe that the holidays have come full swing to Detroit. Woodward had been turned into a sparkling winter land, Saturdays in Eastern Market now smell of spiced ciders and pine needles, while storefronts and galleries are preparing for...