KICKIN' IN 2008

One artist's view of the battle for the White House...

Dogs and Architecture as a way of Life...

A Rico Valducci original from 1988. "Taj"
Created in a carport in Santa Barbara.

EYES WIDE OPEN: THE HUMAN COST OF WAR

May 2006 National Mall, Washington, D.C.
Organized and sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and others

Minimali$m $ave$ Time...

Thrown Porcelain ObjectQuiet Senor Di Mello, I'm Putting... (2004)

The Pantheon of Scoundrels

The Pantheon
of Scoundrels
is a body of work
done 2000-2005
by John Aaron
in the ancient
della Robbia style
from 15th century
Italy.

Pictured is
Jeffrey Skilling
of ENRON
titled "Stop It,
You're Skilling Me..."
The FBI noted the artist's important contribution with his focus on corporate corruption.

Modern ARF... where Art takes thought...

Many Dogs here.
This blog will
provide you with
history, humor,
quotes, rants
about the art
world and will
highlight artists
who are making
a real difference
with REAL art.
We will show-
case artists
participating
in the East Bay
Open Studios
in California and at ARTOMATIC in Washington,
D.C. during the months of May and June.
We hope you enjoy the ride & the stories.
Shown: The Wedding of Arfonini and Cerami
(1980) Ceramic, bronze, wood
Rico Valducci, Artist
Noted as the artist's first major wall work that
led the movement of American ceramics to the
wall for purposes other than decorative function.