art and everything after

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Posts filed under Walter Scott

“What did you do on your sabbatical?”

There are three deaths. The first is when the body ceases to function. The second is when the body is consigned to the grave. The third is that moment, sometime in the future, when your name is spoken for the last time. ― David Eagleman, Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives   I went on… (read more)

I fit the description….

This is what I wore to work today. On my way to get a burrito before work, I was detained by the police. I noticed the police car in the public lot behind Centre Street.  As I was walking away from my car, the cruiser followed me.  I walked down Centre Street and was about… (read more)

See Something – Say Something

I sent this to my US Senators today after hearing about the DC Circuit court ruling reinstating abortion clinic trap laws in Texas and “stop and frisk” policies in New York Dear Senators Warren and Markey: I am sick to my soul at the news that two pieces of vile, oppressive legislation from Texas and… (read more)

I know I’m not Oprah, but I’d still like to try that on…

I sent this message to all of the menswear designers who have their clothing at Riccardi, Boston. Dear Madam/Sir: I am an artist who lives and works in Boston. Recently, I opened a solo exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston titled there is no one left to blame. It has been very well received… (read more)