Who is that dude on the square? You know the one…made out of bronze, taking a slight step forward, kinda green. If you know what I’m talking about but you don’t know who he is…why is there a monument dedicated to him? Hilary Morgan Leathem is a Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Anthropology at […]
Radio Chipstone: The 1967 Milwaukee Riot
Born in 1951, Matt Mixon and spent his formative years living in Central Milwaukee. As a teen, his family moved to the Northside. Change is hard especially when it comes without warning. But what happens when the demand for change is ignored for too long. During the Long Hot Summer of 1967 African American people […]
Radio Chipstone: Happy Mother’s Month, The Letter
We know Mother’s day was last week. However, there are times when it’s necessary to extend that thanks beyond one day. This segment of Radio Chipstone is about one of those times. Contributor gianofer fields shares a letter, written 30 years ago from a daughter named Liz to her mother Ellen. About the Host: gianofer […]
Radio Chipstone: Claes Oldenburg’s Soft Screw
Contributor gianofer fields would like to encourage you to ponder something else for a minute. Like giant erasers, cherries on spoons, melting ice cream cones. Now think monumental. Claes Oldenburg is an American/Swedish sculptor known for taking everyday objects and making them larger than life. From 1974 – 1976, Oldenburg created a series of pieces […]
Radio Chipstone: The Flag Series, Kelli
When the USA faces times of consternation and turmoil, the stoutest patriot will encourage their fellow citizens to find faith in our long-standing symbols…like the flag. In this edition of Radio Chipstone, Kelli tells contributor gianofer fields that she gets what it means to be an American. However, asking her to be PROUD of our […]
Radio Chipstone: Iris Häussler’s “Apartment 4”
Iris Häussler will tell you that she grew up in a house full of evocative objects. As one of nine people in a busy household, Häussler was often left to her own imagination. She created narratives for imaginary characters. Some were based on experiences shared with her father, a veterinarian, as he made his rounds […]
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