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janet echelman in radical lace + subversive knitting - david revere mcfadden (2007)

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Janet Echelman, 1.8 Renwick, 2015

photo: David Castenson

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78 Miles and 500,000 Knots of Twine Are Billowing Above Downtown Columbus

Floating above downtown Columbus, Ohio, is a new sculpture by artist Janet Echelman. Titled Current, the massive soft fiber installation spans 229 feet long and stretches 126 feet in the air at its highest point. It appears as an abstract cloud hovering over Gay and High Streets. At the right angle, it has an almost iridescent effect that makes the experience of walking through the city unexpectedly magical.

Echelman created the sculpture using 78 miles of twine and constructed it using more than 500,000 knots. This makes it the longest piece of public art in Columbus, and the artist’s first permanent sculpture to be suspended over a street.

(Photo: Infinite Impact, © Janet Echelman Inc.)

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June 10, 2023

“Current” by Janet Echelman

Gay and High St. - Columbus OH

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Janet Echelman - Floating Current

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78 Miles of Multicolored Twine Flows Through Downtown Columbus in Janet Echelman’s ‘Current’

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Everyday Poetry - "Moonlight is sculpture." Nathaniel Hawthorne

ROTUNDA DA ANÉMONA - MATOSINHOS - PORTUGAL - ESCULTURA "SHE CHANGES" DE JANET ECHELMAN

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WhatMatters

Your guide to California policy and politics

By Lynn La

February 3, 2025

Presented by California Water Service, Climate-Smart Agricultural Partnership and Uber

 

 

Good morning, California.

Newsom orders more water for farmers and towns

The San Luis Reservoir, an artificial lake on the eastern slopes of the Diablo Range of Merced County, on Feb. 10, 2023. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

From CalMatters environment reporter Alastair Bland:

As downpours soak Northern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to capture and store more stormwater in San Joaquin Valley reservoirs for farmers and towns, and to “remove or minimize” any obstacles that stand in the way. 

If that sounds familiar, it is: The governor issued similar orders two years ago, when he waived environmental laws to store more water as storms drenched the state and caused disastrous flooding. Months later, the Legislature and Newsom enacted a new law that smooths the way for such actions. 

In a video posted on social media, Newsom said he aims to store more stormwater “for people and agriculture.” The three-year, statewide drought “yielded ongoing, significant impacts” on farm communities, he wrote in his order. 

Growers and cities that use water from the State Water Project welcomed Newsom’s action. 

But environmental groups worry that it will kill salmon and other fish spiraling toward extinction. By diverting and storing more water, less is left in Delta rivers for fish.

Environmentalists also noted the similarity between Newsom’s order and President Donald Trump’s order last week to waive the Endangered Species Act and pump more water out of the Delta. The Army Corps of Engineers then abruptly increased outflow from two small San Joaquin Valley reservoirs. 

Trump posted on social media that the water would have prevented the Los Angeles wildfires — but that water does not reach Southern California. It also will do little to help farmers, since they need irrigation water for crops in spring and summer, not now. 

Jon Rosenfield, science director at San Francisco Baykeeper: “Trump issued an executive order that is nothing short of an assault on California’s environment, and it’s like Newsom said, ‘Hold my beer.’”

Speaking of Trump: On Saturday Trump issued an order imposing tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China. The tariffs are meant to hold the countries “accountable to their promises of halting illegal immigration” and stopping fentanyl and other drugs “from flowing into our country,” according to the order.

As CalMatters reported in November, Mexico and China made up 40% of California’s imports in 2023 and the state could feel the brunt of the tariffs. Nationally, prices are projected to rise by nearly 1 percentage point, according to the UCLA Anderson Forecast. Because Canada is also a key supplier of lumber for the U.S., Trump’s order also has major implications for Southern California as it rebuilds from the deadly wildfires.

In addition to customers and small businesses feeling a hit, leaders from Canada and Mexico said they will impose retaliatory tariffs on American goods. California’s top exports include almonds, wine and dairy products.

 How will Trump’s second presidency affect your corner of California? CalMatters is working with public radio partners to gather perspectives across the state. Share your thoughts here.

CalMatters events: On Feb. 25 CalMatters’ Adam Echelman will hold a panel to discuss what the state is doing to help employment outcomes for Californians ages 16 to 24. Register here to attend in person at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles or virtually.

Other Stories You Should Know

 Keeping CA kids insured

A patient waits in line to pick up a prescription at La Clinica in Oakland on Sept. 26, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

When voters approved Proposition 35 in November to lock in tax revenue to pay more to the doctors who treat low-income Medi-Cal patients, voters also nixed dedicated funding to keep kids insured, among other Medi-Cal earmarks.

That’s now a problem. As CalMatters’ Kristen Hwang explains, due to administrative errors or missing paperwork, about 400,000 children on Medi-Cal lose coverage every year for a period of time and then must re-enroll. 

To pay for this gap in coverage, Newsom and state legislators passed a law last year allocating $33 million to fund the program starting in 2026. But there’s a rub: The legislation stipulated that continuous coverage would not be funded if Prop. 35 passed, which it overwhelmingly did.

Advocates are now urging Newsom to try again, and allow low-income children to stay on Medi-Cal without renewal requirements until age 5. But they face an uphill battle: To spend Medi-Cal money this way, California needs federal approval. And Trump’s initial attempt to freeze federal funding signaled his intent to slash spending for social safety net programs.

Read more here.

 

College students seek immigration services

Artwork created by students hangs on the walls at the Dream Resource Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills near Los Angeles on Jan. 28, 2025. Photo by Alisha Jucevic for CalMatters

Demand for immigration legal services are skyrocketing at California colleges, write Delilah Brumer and Mercy Sosa of CalMatters’ College Journalism Network. The sudden uptick follows Trump’s pledges of mass deportations and the operations that federal immigration enforcement authorities are carrying out across the U.S. and California.

California has an estimated 100,000 students who are either undocumented or come from mixed-status families — more than any state. Over the last five years, the state has provided $52.2 million to fund college immigration resource centers, also known as Dream centers, to help undocumented students navigate financial aid applications and connect them with free legal services.

Since Trump’s November victory, legal service providers say their free consultations are booked several months out. Some Dream center coordinators also say that state funding is critical to the centers, and are calling for more stable sources of money. 

Read more here.

 

And lastly: Homelessness count and AI jobs

Volunteers Michelle Lefever (left) and Maggie DuRocher (center) survey a resident experiencing homelessness for the annual point-in-time count in San Diego on Jan. 25, 2024. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters

California’s homeless population grew at a slower rate last year than the rest of the country, according to federal data. CalMatters homelessness reporter Marisa Kendall and video strategy director Robert Meeks have a video segment on the latest homelessness rates as part of our partnership with PBS SoCal. Watch it here.

And check out another video by CalMatters College Journalism Network reporters and Robert about the state’s partnership with Nvidia to prepare college students for careers in artificial technology. Watch it here.

SoCalMatters airs at 5:58 p.m. weekdays on PBS SoCal.

 

California Voices

California Voices deputy editor Denise Amos: After completing a four-year apprenticeship, a Los Angeles County ironworker and mother of two discusses the challenges of being one of the few women in the industry.

 

 Other things worth your time:

 

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 Trump is threatening CA in the wrong way // The Atlantic

Federal firefighters fought LA’s blazes. Then came resignation offers // The Washington Post

CA still bullish on EV trucks, despite industry opposition and setbacks in Washington // Los Angeles Times

CA saw the nation’s biggest drop in death row inmates — without any executions // San Francisco Chronicle

Experts weigh in on immigration crackdown’s effect on CA $2B citrus harvest // The Fresno Bee

Possibility of immigration raids worries San Diego County medical providers // The San Diego Union-Tribune

Contra Costa County refinery fire under control, but ‘residual smoke and flaring’ possible // San Francisco Chronicle

A rising San Diego politician abruptly quit, raising a lot of questions // Los Angeles Times

 

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“Every Beating Second” by Janet Echelman More info at: https://barbarapicci.com/2023/05/18/every-beating-second-by-janet-echelman/

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'the expanding club' by janet echelman, 2007 in radical lace + subversive knitting - david revere mcfadden (2007)

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Janet Echelman, 1.8 Renwick, 2015, knotted and braided fiber with programmable lighting and wind movement above printed textile flooring, 96 x 45x 40 ft., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase made possible by the American Art Forum, 2017.7, © 2015, Janet Echelman

photo: David Castenson

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Crazy

La follia nell'arte contemporanea

a cura di / edited by Danilo Eccher

Skira, Milano 2022, 248 pagine, 21 x 31cm, brossura, Bilingue Italiano Inglese, ISBN 9788857247991

euro 36,00

email if you want to buy : booksinprogressmilano@yahoo.com

La follia non ha limiti. 21 artisti di rilievo internazionale e 15 installazioni site-specific inedite raccontano i legami tra follia e arte.

I 21 artisti chiamati a partecipare sono parte di questa follia :Carlos Amorales, Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir / Shoplifter, Massimo Bartolini, Gianni Colombo, Petah Coyne, Ian Davenport, Janet Echelman, Fallen Fruit / David Allen Burns e Austin Young, Lucio Fontana, Anne Hardy, Thomas Hirschhorn, Alfredo Jaar, Alfredo Pirri, Gianni Politi, Tobias Rehberger, Anri Sala, Yinka Shonibare, Sissi, Max Streicher, Pascale Marthine Tayou, Sun Yuan & Peng Yu.

Nella più ampia accezione di “follia”, non di rado sinonimo di “creatività fantastica”, l’arte si è sempre ritrovata a proprio agio ma è soprattutto con i primi studi psicanalitici e neurologici d’inizio secolo scorso che il rapporto fra disturbi psichici e arte si è fatto più intenso e consapevole. La follia, come l’arte, rifiuta gli schemi stabiliti, fugge da ogni rigido inquadramento, si ribella alle costrizioni catalogatorie; la percezione del mondo è il primo segnale di instabilità, il primo contatto fra realtà esterna e cervello, fra verità fisica e creatività poetica, fra leggi ottiche e disturbi neurologici. Nel volume che accompagna l’originale esposizione romana, 21 artisti internazionali sono chiamati a partecipare a questo progetto e sono parte di questa follia, che prende forma attraverso 15 installazioni site-specific inedite in una narrazione complessa, soggettiva, obliqua; così il genio e l’estro creativo si espandono come le coloratissime colate di pigmento sulle scale dell’astrattista inglese Ian Davenport, o modificano la percezione dello spazio, come l’ambiente di Gianni Colombo (1970). Le diverse opere d’arte invadono con una inarrestabile potenza espressiva ogni ambiente accessibile: dai neon del cileno Alfredo Jaar sino all’immersione totalizzante di Fallen Fruit, duo formato dagli statunitensi David Allen Burns e Austin Young.

28/08/23

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Let the Light In.

Christian Kerez - Chapel, Oberrealta

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Laddie John Dill

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neon, not neon

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Pedro Cabrita Reis

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after Pedro @ Chinati, Marfa TX

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Monika Wulfers - Five Equal Lines not a Pentagon X

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Jun Ong - Star, Malaysia

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Maurizio Nannucci

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Cerith Wyn Evans - Leaning Horizons

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Nina Canell

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Janet Echelman - installation Lumiere, London

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Jan van Munster

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Dan Flavin - 1976, Varese Corridor

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Dan Flavin @ Chinati, Marfa TX

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Doug Wheeler

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Wednesday: beach days

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Hidden Gems: Phoenix’s Best-Kept Secrets and Local Favorites

While Phoenix may be renowned for its luxurious hotels, vibrant dining scene, and urban hiking trails, it’s the city’s hidden gems that truly capture its essence. For those with an adventurous spirit, this city reveals a tapestry of unique, off-the-grid, and visually captivating spectacles that can be found in unexpected corners. Venture beyond the tourist hotspots and discover a world of unique and lesser-known attractions that showcase Phoenix’s charm and character. Let’s take a look at some of Phoenix’s best-kept secrets waiting to be explored.

1. CamelBack Mountain

Start your journey with a hike up CamelBack Mountain, a local favorite offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. Ascend over 1,500 feet on the 3.1-mile trail and be rewarded with breathtaking vistas of Arizona’s capital city.

2. Tovrea Castle

Step back in time at Tovrea Castle, an architectural marvel with Italian-inspired design. Explore its stunning gardens boasting over 1000 cacti species, and marvel at the intricate details of the castle’s interior.

3. Phoenix Bat Cave

Witness a remarkable natural spectacle at the Phoenix Bat Cave. As dusk falls, thousands of bats emerge from this man-made structure to rid the sky of insects. Bring your camera and enjoy the captivating display.

4. The Domes of Casa Grande

Travel outside the city limits to the Domes of Casa Grande. These abandoned structures, reminiscent of a Martian landscape, provide a surreal backdrop for photography enthusiasts seeking unique shots.

5. Her Secret is Patience

Experience the enchanting ‘Her Secret is Patience,’ a kinetic sculpture by Janet Echelman. As evening approaches, the display comes to life with flowing lights and colors, creating a truly mesmerizing visual experience.

6. MacAlpine’s Diner & Soda Fountain

Step into the 1950s at MacAlpine’s Diner & Soda Fountain, where retro vibes abound. Indulge in classic milkshakes, smoothies, and treats while surrounded by a nostalgic ambiance.

7. Mystery Castle

Uncover the captivating story behind Mystery Castle, a handcrafted architectural wonder built in the 1930s. Explore its cool stone hallways, private chapel, and even a hidden dungeon.

8. Pioneer Village

Immerse yourself in the Wild West at Pioneer Village, a historic display of old western buildings and cabins from the 1870s. Take a guided tour or stroll freely through this authentic slice of the past.

9. Anthem Veterans Memorial

Pay homage to veterans at the Anthem Veterans Memorial. Five pillars representing different military branches align perfectly with the sun’s rays on Memorial Day, creating a moving tribute to America’s heroes.

10. Fireflies Exhibit at Phoenix Art Museum

Embark on an interdimensional art experience at the Fireflies exhibit in the Phoenix Art Museum. Yayoi Kusama’s installation ‘You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies’ transports you to a galaxy of twinkling lights and mirrors.

These hidden gems reveal a side of Phoenix that often remains concealed, offering a glimpse into its rich history, artistic spirit, and natural beauty. Venture off the beaten path to uncover the city’s true treasures.

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Intricate Netting

Janet Echelman's 1.8 Renwick

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January 27, 2021 Janet Echelman's fiber netting public art, “The Dream Catcher,” at 1 Hotel (formerly the Jeremy) in West Hollywood, CA

January 27, 2021 Janet Echelman's fiber netting public art, “The Dream Catcher,” at 1 Hotel (formerly the Jeremy) in West Hollywood, CA #dreamcatcher #art #1Hotel #westhollywood #losangeles #lawomanphoto #onthisday

Photo by Christy Borgman