Keep On Running

From Bob Marley to U2, the artwork and the man that made Island Records a seminal label

Of equal appeal to music nerds and esthetes alike, the U.S. release of “Keep On Running: The Story of Island Records” is a collection of album art and photographs telling the story of founder Chris Blackwell’s enormous role in introducing Jamaican reggae and other fringe music to the world. Taking it back to the very beginning, the book starts with the legendary mogul explaining how …

Meet Me

MoMA breaks new art therapy ground with their Alzheimer's project

Since its inception four years ago, MoMA’s “Meet Me” program for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients has not only grown increasingly successful, but it has inspired museums around the U.S. to take part. The program provides an opportunity for the patients—most of whom were artists or frequenters of the museum previously—to view current exhibitions during off hours on a carefully guided tour. While art therapy isn’t …

Franconia Sculpture Farm

Minnesota's family-friendly outdoor venue offers large-scale installations, art festivals and residency programs

Open year round, Minnesota’s Franconia Sculpture Farm features a rotating cast of contemporary works from emerging American artists. The 20-acre wide outdoor park—located about 45 minutes northeast of the Twin Cities—also offers an artist-in-residency program, where both interns and more established artists utilize the space to create installations and sculptures. Construction on new projects takes place every year between April and November, and visitors are …