Avant Garde in a Remote, Pristine, Pastoral Setting From Black Mountain to the World Stage The convergence of Rauschenberg, Cage, and Cunningham at Black Mountain College proved transformative for global art. Their collaborative, boundary-crossing approach—merging visual art, music, and dance—laid the foundation for a cultural sea change. At the 1964 Venice Biennale, Rauschenberg captured the…
THE EZRA KLINE SHOW The Ezra Klein Show brings deep, curious conversations about the biggest questions shaping our politics, culture and everyday lives. Host Ezra Klein, a New York Times columnist and longtime political analyst, talks with leading thinkers, writers, scientists and activists about everything from climate change and inequality to consciousness, psychedelics and the…
Rafael Guastavino Sr.’s work on the Basilica of Saint Lawrence in Asheville culminated in an engineering and artistic feat: its vast tile-built dome, reputed to be the largest freestanding elliptical dome in North America and one of the most distinctive masonry domes in the United States. Rafael Guastavino Sr., already celebrated for his tile vaulting…
New Morning Gallery, founded by John Cram in 1972, opened in Biltmore Village. Inspired by Bob Dylan lyrics, the gallery has been a haven for “Art for Living” and has grown to occupy a 12,000 square feet space. Visitors have fond memories of the gallery, with artwork becoming part of their family traditions. In the…
Located in the heart of Asheville, the Center for Craft is dedicated to promoting the understanding of craft in the United States by supporting research, fostering critical conversations, and encouraging professional growth. Through seven national grant programs, the Center distributes $300,000 annually to makers, curators, and scholars, validating the study and practice of craft by…
Asheville Art Museum The Asheville Art Museum, founded by artists and officially established in 1948, is dedicated to playing a crucial role in the development of both the community and individuals by offering lifelong opportunities for education and enrichment through visual arts. The newly constructed Museum, which opened its doors in November 2019, serves as…
