Podcast
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From Doorstep Thuds to Digital Searches: Why Old Directories Still Matter
Remember those bulky phone books that used to land on our porches with a satisfying thud?…
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Seeing Beyond the Canvas: How AI Brings New Perspectives to Historical Paintings
In a quiet portrait painted in 1860 by Karl August Bielschowski, a young woman from Naples…
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Discovering Oregon City: Art, History, and Hidden Treasures
During a recent visit to Oregon City—one of the Pacific Northwest’s oldest settlements—we found ourselves drawn…
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Henri and Davies: From Ashcan to Abstract Expressionism
Robert Henri and Arthur B. Davies were pivotal figures in reshaping American art, particularly through the…
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Two Portland Artists Continuing a Tradition in Assemblage Art
The article discusses the evolution of assemblage art, highlighting its historical significance and contemporary interpretations by…
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Man and Nature – Painting the Last 300 Miles of the Columbia River Over 150 Years
An exhibition at the Maryhill Museum of Art took us behind the wheel for a hundred-mile…
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Reading the Teacups of History
On September 4, 1977, members of a Chinese youth gang, attempting to kill leaders of a…
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Diving into the Origins of the Dolphin Candlestick
Many people still use and love candles for their aroma and ambiance, but while some of…
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Of Mystery, Murder and Help for a Home in Cresson
MRS. THAW IN TEARS OVER SON’S ARREST, Aug 19, 1913, New York Times Headline read. “Gayly…
