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Shooting Star
This is the first in a series of posts about our experiences with the life and art of James Spencer Russell. Shooting Star At the end of a very long day of research at Diane Tesler’s studio in Kewanna, Indiana,

Shooting Star
This is the first in a series of posts about our experiences with the life and art of James Spencer Russell. Shooting Star At the end of a very long day of research at Diane Tesler’s studio in Kewanna, Indiana,

New Posts Coming
We are in the process of developing a new series of posts that take a look at our history with the art and life of James Spencer Russell. The series will be an intimate look at what has transpired over

New Posts Coming
We are in the process of developing a new series of posts that take a look at our history with the art and life of James Spencer Russell. The series will be an intimate look at what has transpired over

Reminiscing…
Reminiscing a bit today about our odyssey with the life and art of James Spencer Russell. It was an eight year effort to obtain a major retrospective at the Indiana State Museum (which was a huge success) and a three

Reminiscing…
Reminiscing a bit today about our odyssey with the life and art of James Spencer Russell. It was an eight year effort to obtain a major retrospective at the Indiana State Museum (which was a huge success) and a three

Acknowledgments
The following text is from the acknowledgments in our book. Not only did these people assist me in writing the book, catalog essay and information for the exhibition, but they made the journey of rediscovering Jim incredibly rewarding. I will

Acknowledgments
The following text is from the acknowledgments in our book. Not only did these people assist me in writing the book, catalog essay and information for the exhibition, but they made the journey of rediscovering Jim incredibly rewarding. I will

Revised title for our book
Yesterday afternoon I had another enjoyable conversation with New York City gallerist Bill Bace. In 1990, Bill hosted a retrospective exhibition of Jim’s work, Fragments 1962/1986; Pieces of a Joycean Quilt. The gallery card for the exhibition can be seen

Revised title for our book
Yesterday afternoon I had another enjoyable conversation with New York City gallerist Bill Bace. In 1990, Bill hosted a retrospective exhibition of Jim’s work, Fragments 1962/1986; Pieces of a Joycean Quilt. The gallery card for the exhibition can be seen

Dr. Tom Kuebler
We are mourning the sudden loss of our friend and colleague Tom Kuebler. Tom was instrumental in getting the James Russell retrospective at the Indiana State Museum. Tom was a great friend and always offered his support and encouragement on

Dr. Tom Kuebler
We are mourning the sudden loss of our friend and colleague Tom Kuebler. Tom was instrumental in getting the James Russell retrospective at the Indiana State Museum. Tom was a great friend and always offered his support and encouragement on

Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell
The Indiana State Museum will be hosting a posthumous retrospective exhibition of the artist James Russell. Who, you might ask? Exactly. The exhibition is entitled, “Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell” (April 4 – October 12,

Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell
The Indiana State Museum will be hosting a posthumous retrospective exhibition of the artist James Russell. Who, you might ask? Exactly. The exhibition is entitled, “Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell” (April 4 – October 12,