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Utah Graffiti Artists: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

April 24, 2013 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Utah's Graffiti Artists Accept the Temporal Nature of Their Work Most artists hope their art will stick around forever. Utah graffiti artists expect their work to be bulldozed, sandblasted or repainted. The well-known, city-sanctioned “graffiti wall” outside the Korner Deli on Exchange Place is going to be a lot less interesting now that their lease has ended and the wall … [Read more...]

Bboy Society: Not Your Usual Utah Pop & Lock

April 15, 2013 by Alexis Bo Leave a Comment

At open practice today, Josh tells me he’s working on power. That means advanced moves such as headspins and flares. He practices alongside 11 year-old Noah who is getting feedback from the older guys on his cracker-jack. These terms describe amazing acrobatic moves that dancers perform on city streets. Joshua “Text” Perkins, co-founder of the Bboy Federation, aka the “Fed,” … [Read more...]

Captain Captain: A sample of Utah’s vibrant art scene

April 20, 2012 by Al Sacharov Leave a Comment

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Captain Captain Art Studio is a vibrant,artistic mecca on the west side. It’s a nice little touch that the Captain Captain Art Studio has two artists with similar names - Trent and Trent. Passing by the brick warehouse-looking studio at 825 South and 500 West, one could hardly suspect the vibrant spacious studios found within. The Trents - Trent Alvey and Trent Call - are two … [Read more...]

Local Colors of Utah

December 5, 2011 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

Utah artists will be well-represented in Sugar House with the opening of Local Colors of Utah. The artists cooperative of 22 members will feature painters, photographers, jewelers, sculptors, fiber artisans and glass designers. Starting in 2012, classes will also be offered. The coop is located at 1054 East and 2100 South. It is open from 11am-7pm Tuesday-Saturday. … [Read more...]

Utah Art Masters and Their Influence

September 21, 2011 by Richard Markosian 1 Comment

LeConte Stewart followed by Alvin Gittins established a legacy of artistic excellence in Utah that continues today. LeConte Stewart’s Legacy How one prolific painter from Glenwood, Utah, began a 80-year tradition for exceptional art training at the University of Utah. Born in Glenwood, Utah, in 1891, LeConte Stewart attended Ricks Academy (currently BYU-Idaho) where, as … [Read more...]

10,000 Reasons to Shop in Sugar House

September 20, 2011 by Adam Vicinus Leave a Comment

Did you ever wonder where those exotic gifts you see of carved statues or beaded necklaces really come from? 10,000 Villages in Sugar House knows. They’re a non-profit branch of Fair Trade Federation, a global organization responsible for insuring that Artisans around the world receive fair compensation for their crafts as well as ensuring the profits come back to the village … [Read more...]

Helper, Utah: Artist’s Paradise

October 5, 2010 by Richard Markosian 2 Comments

Carbon County has always been an area that never gave much credence to the laws of the land or the norms of the day.  Its newest residents honor this heritage. Most urban dwellers are all too familiar with the bittersweet impact artists have had in rehabilitating downtown areas all over the United States. The story usually goes like this: buildings become boarded up and … [Read more...]

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