The Exhibitionist Series at the Belmont

The Belmont in Hamtramck is truely one of the great hives of Detroit culture that never ceases to have a pulse. Every night of the week one can be sure to find the unique quality that keeps you feeling good about being "caught in a trap" that you can't walk out of.

Every month the Belmont hosts the EXHIBITIONIST showcase opening on the last Wednesday night. April finds Nina Friday, a somewhat regular contributor to the series, up with a new grouping of works. These paintings on various board evoke the finest traditions of Eastern Eroupean icon painting twisted through the early 1900's and warped into contemporary vision.

Several of these could have made their way to my home gallery but the Detroit economy is currently so bad that i must just sit back and enjoy the moment and be glad I own atleast one original of her works.

Stop by the Belmont for a good time.

Make an opening and partake of art food and the always generous and tasteful opening reception spread they supply straight from the unbeatable Hamtramck cuisine.

Metro Detroit Wishes

Wishes for;

Mass Transportation
Greater Protection of the Great Lakes Eco-Systems
Better Awareness and Involvement of All People in Local Governing Issues
New Approaches to the Promotion and Nurturing of the Michigan Creative Class
Loss of "D" Ego to be Replaced by "D" Actions and "D" Truth Builders
The Dissolve of any Arts Organization Boundaries and Hierarchy
The Promotion of Thorough and Transparent Democracy
A Loss of Interest in Gang Ideology
Affordable Arts Education
Hard Work
And More..

Rosa Parks Blues

The Detroit Institute of Arts Alive and Well!

The Detroit Institute of Arts has reopened its doors with great success.

Our beloved museum which has continuously kept a whopping two thirds of its collection in storage now has finally been able to make spare room for its hidden jewels. The museum has expanded with lucious updated and expanded gallery spaces, pristine sklylight staircases and artworks galore that are now out in the light. Opening day the museum accepted visitors for free during twenty four continuous hours of operation. My alltime dream of having a slumber party at the museum pretty much happened as visitors were allowed to roam at all hours!

Opening reception night was a blast with DJ Holly from 89x spinning and a dance floor packed and museum packed and surrounding streets of Detroit packed! Truely a success for the DIA and Detroit. A clear sign that the privatization effort that took so long to come to realization during the 90's was the best solution for our museum.

Here are a few images from opening day fall 2007.
Blessings Detroit.

Detroit Breakdown..

Lucky to have thwarted this zombie attacker / burglar late Sunday night.
He came back and took a dump the next day.
I know this happens everywhere so
Be Safe!

Back in the City

A Bit Vacation is a Good Thing