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Shorpy Saturday – The Art of Selling: 1941

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck There is an art to anything and in today’s world it’s much more digital when it comes to clothing catalogs. Take a look at the photograph entitled “The Art of Selling: 1941“: July 1941. “Detroit, Michigan. Head of the … Continue reading →

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An Ecstatic Introduction: Laura Mott on Practice and Exhibitions, Thursday January 23

Posted on January 22, 2014 by The Woodward Spine

Thursday, January 23, 2014, 6pm Laura Mott Curator of Contemporary Art and Design An Ecstatic Introduction: Laura Mott on Practice and Exhibitions Cranbrook Art Museum’s new Curator of Contemporary Art and Design, Laura Mott, will speak about her curatorial methodology, … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – First the Shoes: 1941

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck If the shoe fits… a great photograph depicting a time when shopping was less clicking and more visual to the passing customer. Take a look at the photograph entitled “First the Shoes: 1941“: July 1941. “Detroit, Michigan. Head of … Continue reading →

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Cranbrook Art Museum Installs Skate Ramp at Modern Skate Park in Royal Oak

Posted on November 1, 2013 by The Woodward Spine

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – Cranbrook Art Museum just completed the installation of a new half-pipe skate ramp at Modern State Park in Royal Oak. Skaters are encouraged to use the ramp over the next few weeks and leave their mark, … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Service Organization Partners with Quicken Loans to Reduce Homelessness in Detroit

Posted on September 10, 2013 by The Woodward Spine

DETROIT —Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) announced Wednesday a partnership with Quicken Loans, the nation’s largest online home lender, as part of its efforts to fight homelessness in Detroit. Focused on being “always within reach,” NSO is a private, non-profit human … Continue reading →