December 2008
22 posts
Shut Up And Do It: Make Chocolate Mice! →
So there you are at the party with the same old boring cupcakes when some domestic wonder waltzes in with a tray of confectionery goodies practically oozing with creativity and whimsy. Well, now…
Michael Krueger Interview →
Born to Lose, colored pencil, 2008
Michael Krueger is an art professor at the University of Kansas, an excellent working artist and a personal favorite of The Rathaus. Recently…
Pizza Party Recap →
As promised, The Rathaus braved the crowd at Wonder Fair’s Pizza Party held on December 23rd to bring back these photos. If you are not familiar with the premise of the event, it was simple….
“In a Sea of Change” Recap →
While enjoying ourselves at the Wonder Fair Pizza Party, The Rathaus managed to capture some images of the gallery’s current show “In a Sea of Change.” These new works from Justin Marable…
Sally Mann, What Remains →
Sally Mann is one of the most prolific American photographers of our lifetime. She is challenging, thoughtful, eloquent, and frightening. She can make the roots of a tree look like…
Crate Lung x Wonder Fair →
Wonder Fair will host on December 23rd a Pizza Party (meet and greet) with the Salt Lake City art co-op Crate Lung. Those who can stop by are encouraged to bring t-shirts,…
Pre-Fall or Posthaste Marketing? →
As though the onslaught of fashion designers and fashion shows and fashion weeks isn’t enough, the industry seems to have invented yet another avenue to push…
Minus Story Daytrotter Session →
Illustration by Johnnie Cluney
Last April, before he formed Hospital Ships, singer/songwriter Jordan Geiger recorded four songs at Futureappletree Studio 1 with his previous…
Tower of Tomorrow by William McDonough →
What better to fill the empty lots in our urban jungles than the metaphorical tree designed by William McDonough which he calls the Tower of Tomorrow. Its vegetation-covered roof…
New Links: Fashion →
The Rathaus has added a new fashion section to its preferred links. Read on for a full listing and description of the featured fashion sites.
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lulu and your mom
Looking…
For the Love of Rod →
To help clench his victory in the 2002 Illinois gubernatorial election, Rod Blagojevich vowed to eliminate the sort of political corruption that has plagued his state’s government for…
Time Lapse “Change” Painting of Obama →
Jordan Tarrant creates graffiti-inspired murals, portraits and other pieces of fine art. See more of his work here.
posted by: Harold Johns III
Bestiary Recap →
“A bestiary is a compendium of beasts. Bestiaries were made popular in the Middle Ages in illustrated volumes that described various animals, birds and even rocks” (Wikipedia).
The Rathaus…
The Hello! Show Recap →
The Hello! Show, featuring the art and design of Tad Carpenter and Dan Padavic, provided The Rathaus with a fun night on Friday, December 5th, and now they can provide you with some great…
Lenna, the story of the first JPEG →
Have you ever wondered what started certain universal phenomenon, or memes? Like the wave, knock-knock jokes, or even the Rick Roll [?]
Lenna is a …
“6ixth on the 6ixth: Me Mhakes (sic)” →
This Saturday, December 6th at 7pm The Brick in Kansas City will host the opening reception for DJG Design’s art show entitled “6ixth on the 6ixth: Me Mhakes (sic).” The month long exhibition…
The Immersion Project →
From the Daily Telegraph: “Robbie Cooper’s film stills capture children’s faces as they play violent videogames and form the basis of an art project that could also help us understand the effects…
“Beautiful Losers” Screening in KC →
On Dec. 4th at 8pm in the Tivoli Cinemas, The Kansas City chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) will be screening the local premiere of “Beautiful…
Black Monday Recap →
The Rathaus would like to commend all artists and attendees for a great turnout at the “Black Monday After Black Friday” art show and sale. With 47 participating artists, the show featured a wide…
“Bestiary” →
6 Gallery presents: “Bestiary”. Works by Andrew Hadle, Glen Mies and Christa Dalien.
posted by: Brent Carter
“In a Sea of Change” →
Wonderfair has a new art show to announce:
“In a Sea of Change” New Works by Justin Marable
December 4th - January 11th
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, December 4th 6-9pm
w/ Aaron…
A New Kind of CEO →
Later this week, three Detroit automakers will send their CEOs before Congress to beg for $25 billion in government loans to help their poorly managed corporations survive in an industry they no…