A horrifying moment in Iraq in 2004 forever scarred Kelly Thorndike, but also gave him a way to respond to violence and to plead for humanity … and a reason to paint.
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Against tremendous odds, Abdi Nor Iftin made it from war-ravaged Somalia to America
Now a Maine resident, he tells his harrowing tale in his new memoir.
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Purchase of painting by Jackson Pollock ‘a real coup’ for Colby museum
The Waterville college’s acquisition, the only significant piece by the renowned artist in Maine, is expected to be a major attraction.
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Feeling desperate, artists respond to the times in ‘America Now’
A new exhibition at the Portland Public Library portrays a country in turmoil.
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Museum tells ‘the whole story’ of Monhegan Island
The Monhegan Museum celebrates a half-century with an exhaustive display of 80 works by the island’s 80 most prominent artists.
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Anthony Bourdain leaves bulk of $1.2 million estate to 11-year-old daughter
The chef, TV host and author died last month of an apparent suicide.
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Sculptor John Bisbee adds message to metal
For the first time, the Brunswick artist gets political in a show at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art.
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Inventory of artwork at Robert Indiana’s home nearly doubles his estate’s value
The works uncovered in the late artist’s Vinalhaven residence include one of his ‘LOVE’ sculptures, but 28 pieces of work are missing.
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After no luck on ‘The Bachelor,’ South Portland woman to be contestant on spin-off show
Chelsea Roy will compete on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ beginning in August.