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The art of Richard Abraham

In Spirit of Place, his landmark book on contemporary American landscape painting, John Arthur locates the early 1960s as the point where art lost connection with its historical traditions

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Outdoor Painters of Minnesota showing at the Frameworks

By Janet Contursi

What would a collection of Minnesota’s best contemporary landscape paintings look like? Much like the “Outdoor Painters of Minnesota Member Show,” currently at the Frameworks Gallery in St. Paul.

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TCDP TOP PICK | Outdoor Painters of Minnesota Member Show at the Frameworks Gallery

11/10/2012 - 7:00pm - 12/29/2012 - 5:00pm

TCDP TOP PICK: Even if they're not quite the Group of Seven, the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota include some talented artists whose work might just inspire you to splurge on a one-of-a-kind holiday present. Their work will be on display at the FrameWorks gallery in St. Paul through December 29. - Jay Gabler

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Derek Davis—painting nature’s moods

By Janet Contursi

Whether painting a scene of early morning, midday or twilight, Derek Davis tries to capture nature’s elusive qualities.

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FREE SPEECH ZONE | Greg Lipelt—painting the light

By Janet Contursi, Free Speech Zone

"Stoney Point"

A retrospective is a time to reflect.

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“Greg Lipelt--Selections from a lifetime in art"

07/14/2012 (All day) - 08/25/2012 (All day)

Solo art exhibit by one of Minnesota's most talented plein air artists. At the Frameworks Gallery in St. Paul.

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