Waswo X. Waswo, an American artist with Milwaukee roots has, at this writing, moved to India where he has established himself as a celebrity, both in the field of photography and poetry. The second (India Poems) of his two books of poetry was printed there and contains seventy-five works best described as “exquisite.” Perhaps the following jewel was conceived at the Goan residence he shares with his partner…
October 2004
Posted inA&E Briefs
October
Whitney Gould, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, recently penned a beautiful piece about the coming transformation of Reservoir Park, which likely will include public art. Considering the flap over the recent Gordon Park sculpture, perhaps folks should consider a discrete “earthworks,” a non-intrusive sculpture, shaped by a sensitive landscaper…
Posted inBrady Street Beat
Slugging It Out In Historic East Village
You’ve seen the signs around the East Village neighborhood north of Brady Street: No Overlay District. What’s it all about? It’s a long story.
Posted inCommentary & Opinion
One Opinion About Love
Three kinds of false love often distract us away from the real thing. These three kinds are dependency, power and addiction.
Posted inColumns
Hoodmommas: Reviving African Traditions of Mothering
Mario’s plastic shotgun is tucked away in a hole in the wall of my basement. Every now and then, when I’m on my way up the stairs from the laundry room, the orange barrel catches my eye and a tiny tinge of guilt pulls at me. But I am strong and shake it off quick with a maternal smile. I naturally know what is good for him…
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