Tag Archives: Folk Art

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Burning Man : Snail Car Is Born When Math, Dreams Collide

John Sarriugarte, a blacksmith and fire artist, makes adjustments to the flame-emitting feelers on the front of The Golden Mean, his snail-shaped art car. Photo by Emily Lang.Kyrsten Mate woke up and said, ‘We have to build this giant snail’By … Continue reading

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ART : Burning Man 2008

Obelisk with cutaway view of interior. Design by Rod Garrett and Larry Harvey. Illustration by Jack Haye and Rod Garrett. Burning Man 2008Monday, Aug. 25 – Monday, Sep. 1, 2008Black Rock City, Nevada The Burning Man project has grown from … Continue reading

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Cocaine Jesus….

….Riding on the Dashboard of my Car!Meet Cocaine Jesus.Federal agents last week arrested a Mexican national for allegedly paying a woman to smuggle into the U.S. a statue that was made of a dried cocaine paste. The carefully painted religious … Continue reading

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Art Car Tragedy in Houston

Our friend Tom passed away early this morning [Sunday, May 11, 2008]. He was killed by a drunk driver. Tom was a great guy and he will be missed terribly. This picture was taken yesterday as he arrived for the … Continue reading

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