Category Archives: Indiana State Museum Exhibition
“Foot,” from the “Body Parts” Series
This piece, from the collection of Julie and Ron Kern, was shown in the Indiana State Museum exhibition. From the Body Parts series this work depicts Phoenix Park in Dublin which is where, in Finnegans Wake Book I, H.C.E.’s rumored
“Foot,” from the “Body Parts” Series
This piece, from the collection of Julie and Ron Kern, was shown in the Indiana State Museum exhibition. From the Body Parts series this work depicts Phoenix Park in Dublin which is where, in Finnegans Wake Book I, H.C.E.’s rumored
A Curious Panel from “Jazz Trio”
During the last day of the exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, there was a panel from a portion of Jim’s Jazz Trio that really caught my niece’s, Allison Caplan, and her friend’s, Jennifer Saracino, attention. The middle panel of
A Curious Panel from “Jazz Trio”
During the last day of the exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, there was a panel from a portion of Jim’s Jazz Trio that really caught my niece’s, Allison Caplan, and her friend’s, Jennifer Saracino, attention. The middle panel of
Exhibition Closes, October 12, 2014
Sunday, October 12, 2014 was a bittersweet day. Bitter because it was closing day for the exhibition and the end of this chapter of our journey with the life and art of Jame Spencer Russell. And sweet, because it was
Exhibition Closes, October 12, 2014
Sunday, October 12, 2014 was a bittersweet day. Bitter because it was closing day for the exhibition and the end of this chapter of our journey with the life and art of Jame Spencer Russell. And sweet, because it was
Question and Answer Session
This excellent question and answer session was published on April 4, 2014 by Jonathan Haag on his website, Innovate Carmel. Upon the closing of the exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, we have received permission to “reprint” the entire article
Question and Answer Session
This excellent question and answer session was published on April 4, 2014 by Jonathan Haag on his website, Innovate Carmel. Upon the closing of the exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, we have received permission to “reprint” the entire article
The Last Week of the Exhibition
We are into the last week of the retrospective exhibition at the Indiana State Museum. It has been an excellent run. The response to Jim and his art has been fantastic. It has been a pleasure to bring a new
The Last Week of the Exhibition
We are into the last week of the retrospective exhibition at the Indiana State Museum. It has been an excellent run. The response to Jim and his art has been fantastic. It has been a pleasure to bring a new
Viewing the Exhibition with Tami Miller
Julie and I were privileged to tour the the James Spencer Russell exhibition at the Indiana State Museum with Tami Miller, Curator of Exhibitions, Collections and Education of the Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph, Michigan. Tami had this to say
Viewing the Exhibition with Tami Miller
Julie and I were privileged to tour the the James Spencer Russell exhibition at the Indiana State Museum with Tami Miller, Curator of Exhibitions, Collections and Education of the Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph, Michigan. Tami had this to say
Exhibition Photographs
Attendance at the exhibition has been excellent. We encourage you to make the trip to see it. Everything is wonderfully presented and the exhibition tells Jim’s story along with presenting an incredible cross section of his artwork, including several “masterpieces.”
Exhibition Photographs
Attendance at the exhibition has been excellent. We encourage you to make the trip to see it. Everything is wonderfully presented and the exhibition tells Jim’s story along with presenting an incredible cross section of his artwork, including several “masterpieces.”
100 Letter Words with Julie Kern
Here is a short video conversation about two of Jim’s pieces from the 100 Letter Word series recorded at the exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, with collector and researcher, Julie Kern.
100 Letter Words with Julie Kern
Here is a short video conversation about two of Jim’s pieces from the 100 Letter Word series recorded at the exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, with collector and researcher, Julie Kern.
White Haiku Variations with Wade Bussert
Here is a short video conversation about Jim’s piece, White Haiku Variations, recorded at the exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, with Jim’s friend, Wade Bussert.
White Haiku Variations with Wade Bussert
Here is a short video conversation about Jim’s piece, White Haiku Variations, recorded at the exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, with Jim’s friend, Wade Bussert.
Exhibition Opening
Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, opened to a rousing reception on April 4, 2014. The crowd was the largest that the Indiana State Museum had seen at an opening in quite some, and it was
Exhibition Opening
Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, opened to a rousing reception on April 4, 2014. The crowd was the largest that the Indiana State Museum had seen at an opening in quite some, and it was
Exhibition Committee and Special Guests
Here’s a photograph of the exhibition committee and a couple of very special guests, made at the exhibition’s opening. Mark is the Chief Curator of Fine Art at the Indiana State Museum. Jack Russell is Jim’s nephew. Ron Kern is
Exhibition Committee and Special Guests
Here’s a photograph of the exhibition committee and a couple of very special guests, made at the exhibition’s opening. Mark is the Chief Curator of Fine Art at the Indiana State Museum. Jack Russell is Jim’s nephew. Ron Kern is
Zach Lapidus to Perform at Exhibition Opening
Mark Ruschman, Julie and I are welcoming pianist and composer Zach Lapidus to the opening of the James Spencer Russell retrospective exhibition. Zach will be performing, on solo piano, music inspired by the jazz that Jim loved and by Jim’s
Zach Lapidus to Perform at Exhibition Opening
Mark Ruschman, Julie and I are welcoming pianist and composer Zach Lapidus to the opening of the James Spencer Russell retrospective exhibition. Zach will be performing, on solo piano, music inspired by the jazz that Jim loved and by Jim’s
Exhibition Opening Reception Information
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Exhibition’s Jazz Playlist
The exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Art of James Spencer Russell will include a soundtrack taken from Jim’s jazz record collection. 15 prime cuts will provide a look into, and share with the exhibition’s
Exhibition’s Jazz Playlist
The exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Art of James Spencer Russell will include a soundtrack taken from Jim’s jazz record collection. 15 prime cuts will provide a look into, and share with the exhibition’s
Update, Book, Exhibition and Pencil Drawing
We’ve made some corrections and tweaked some photographs in our book and new proofs are on the way. Soon we will be ordering books for the exhibition opening and for additional orders. So far we have two patrons that have
Update, Book, Exhibition and Pencil Drawing
We’ve made some corrections and tweaked some photographs in our book and new proofs are on the way. Soon we will be ordering books for the exhibition opening and for additional orders. So far we have two patrons that have
Satch Delivers James Spencer Russell Artwork
On Friday January 17 Satch delivered artwork from our James Spencer collection to the Indiana State Museum for the exhibition that opens April 4, 2014. The work included 100 Letter Words, Variations on a Square and the print from Taos.
Satch Delivers James Spencer Russell Artwork
On Friday January 17 Satch delivered artwork from our James Spencer collection to the Indiana State Museum for the exhibition that opens April 4, 2014. The work included 100 Letter Words, Variations on a Square and the print from Taos.
Presentation at Indiana State Museum
Last evening, December 12, 2013, Satch, Mark Ruschman and I made a presentation to the Indiana State Museum’s fine art group. Julie and I went over our history with Jim’s art and our research of Jim’s life and his art
Presentation at Indiana State Museum
Last evening, December 12, 2013, Satch, Mark Ruschman and I made a presentation to the Indiana State Museum’s fine art group. Julie and I went over our history with Jim’s art and our research of Jim’s life and his art
Excellent News Today!
Great news today! One of Jim’s major pieces that was made in two halves (one half is a mirror image of the other half) will be shown in the upcoming exhibition. The two separate pieces are owned by two different
Excellent News Today!
Great news today! One of Jim’s major pieces that was made in two halves (one half is a mirror image of the other half) will be shown in the upcoming exhibition. The two separate pieces are owned by two different
The Art of James Spencer Russell 