Category Archives: Research
James Spencer Russell, Louise Nevelson and Robert Indiana
Jim’s Lafayette Street Soho studio was around the corner and three blocks away from Louise Nevelson’s studio on Spring Street. One more block over, at Spring Street and the Bowery, were the studios of Robert Indiana and other artists. In
James Spencer Russell, Louise Nevelson and Robert Indiana
Jim’s Lafayette Street Soho studio was around the corner and three blocks away from Louise Nevelson’s studio on Spring Street. One more block over, at Spring Street and the Bowery, were the studios of Robert Indiana and other artists. In
Kewanna Visit, October 2, 2013
Satch and I headed up to Kewanna last Wednesday to visit with Wade Bussert and Diane Tesler. We also went to gather items that will be displayed in the exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell
Kewanna Visit, October 2, 2013
Satch and I headed up to Kewanna last Wednesday to visit with Wade Bussert and Diane Tesler. We also went to gather items that will be displayed in the exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell
Jim’s Pencils in a Coffee Jar
Russell kept almost everything and many of those things he turned into something significant or meaningful. Here is a photograph of a jar of Jim’s pencils. Rather than toss them when they became too short he placed them into a
Jim’s Pencils in a Coffee Jar
Russell kept almost everything and many of those things he turned into something significant or meaningful. Here is a photograph of a jar of Jim’s pencils. Rather than toss them when they became too short he placed them into a
Artwork for the Exhibition
Researching and developing the history of Jim’s life and his art provides context and understanding for the artwork that will be shown in the exhibition. Tracking down, collecting and borrowing the artwork that will properly present Jim’s life history as
Artwork for the Exhibition
Researching and developing the history of Jim’s life and his art provides context and understanding for the artwork that will be shown in the exhibition. Tracking down, collecting and borrowing the artwork that will properly present Jim’s life history as
Writing the History of the Artist, James Spencer Russell
Update, 12/10/2013: After more and more edits, rewrites and proofreads, the manuscript is finally complete. As a part of organizing and working on the Indiana State Museum’s upcoming exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, Satch
Writing the History of the Artist, James Spencer Russell
Update, 12/10/2013: After more and more edits, rewrites and proofreads, the manuscript is finally complete. As a part of organizing and working on the Indiana State Museum’s upcoming exhibition, Style, Elegance and Wit: The Artwork of James Spencer Russell, Satch
Satch and I Take a Trip to Kewanna, Part Two
As previously mentioned on our recent trip to Kewanna Wade Bussert provided Satch and I with a wealth of material to go through. We felt that recreating as best as we could what James Spencer Russell’s life’s journey was all
Satch and I Take a Trip to Kewanna, Part Two
As previously mentioned on our recent trip to Kewanna Wade Bussert provided Satch and I with a wealth of material to go through. We felt that recreating as best as we could what James Spencer Russell’s life’s journey was all
Satch and I Take a Trip to Kewanna, Part One
Toward the end of October Satch and I spent three days in Kewanna. The plan was to dig deeper into the archive of the artist James Spencer Russell (Jim) to broaden our understanding of his life. The plan worked out
Satch and I Take a Trip to Kewanna, Part One
Toward the end of October Satch and I spent three days in Kewanna. The plan was to dig deeper into the archive of the artist James Spencer Russell (Jim) to broaden our understanding of his life. The plan worked out
Exhibition History of James Spencer Russell is Posted
We have completed compiling Jim’s list of exhibitions. At the top of the blog click on Exhibitions, James Spencer Russell to access his exhibition history. Below is a promotional card from his exhibition from 1966 at the Malmquist and Wood
Exhibition History of James Spencer Russell is Posted
We have completed compiling Jim’s list of exhibitions. At the top of the blog click on Exhibitions, James Spencer Russell to access his exhibition history. Below is a promotional card from his exhibition from 1966 at the Malmquist and Wood
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,
Kewanna Visit August 31, 2011
Here is a short video by Satch from our recent visit to Kewanna as referenced in the post regarding the James Russell retrospective exhibition. The video is made in Diane Tesler’s studio. Of course Satch had to be a little
Kewanna Visit August 31, 2011
Here is a short video by Satch from our recent visit to Kewanna as referenced in the post regarding the James Russell retrospective exhibition. The video is made in Diane Tesler’s studio. Of course Satch had to be a little
The Art of James Spencer Russell 