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HARMING KANSAS KIDS

Published August 9, 2015 | By Beth L Barnett

New data was released last month detailing the tremendous impact repeated sweeps have had on funding for children’s programs since 1999. The KEY Fund, which would have a balance of approximately $200 million had all funding promises been honored, will… Continue reading →

PINKY SAYS: THOROUGHLY MODERN NICK

Published October 25, 2013 | By Beth L Barnett

Just suppose I could meet up with one museum director to discuss modern art today Whom would I choose? I would have no problem with my selection. Hands down it would be Nicholas Serota, the director of the Tate Gallery… Continue reading →

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PINKY SAYS: AMSTERDAM REMAKES ITS MUSEUMS

Published August 30, 2013 | By Beth L Barnett

Comes now a great opportunity to report on the reopening of Amsterdam’s museums after almost a 10 year renovation. The project has cost almost half a billion dollars and has been subject to frustrating delays during which every Dutch citizen… Continue reading →

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PINKY SAYS: THE DIVINE RAPHAEL

Published July 26, 2013 | By Beth L Barnett

When William Rockhill Nelson began the development of the the Nelson Art Gallery in Kansas City it was conceived to be a final location for his collection of Raphael copies. The copies of works by Raphael decorated the walls of… Continue reading →

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PINKY SAYS: AI WEIWEI- GANGNAM STYLE

Published April 26, 2013 | By Beth L Barnett

AI WEIWEI- GANGNAM STYLE

In an effort to broaden the base of contemporary art the art world has taken note of African, Asian, and Australian artists, and so it seems only right for us to consider one of the foremost… Continue reading →

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