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FEATURES 24 Heaven Hill Brands Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week returns for another round this year

28 Passport: Places • Trends • Style

48 Colour me Confident Cancel comparison culture and find your hue

56 Reaching for the Stars “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney

Crew Aviation is the art of traveling well

62 The Embers of Love

34 Staycation: The Galt House Hotel

“The smallest amount of empathy will change your whole perspective and allow you to live stress free in this world.” - Lance G. Newman II

Providing inventive dining concepts for the best of Southern hospitality

42 Dream Until It’s Your Reality

66 Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council Inspires Local Action

A conversation with singer-songwriter Sarah Carter

Educating through leadership and action

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70 Sculpting History American Artist Simone Leigh made history as the first Black woman to represent the United States in the American Pavilion

76 Castle Gardens Capital Campaign Yew Dell Botanical Gardens is raising money for their first garden project with landscape architect firm Land Morphology

92 Science: Pluto and The Planets Why Pluto is no longer considered as a planet

SOCIETY 94 art[squared] Artist Appreciation Party 96 Meet & Greet with Judge

82 Dracula Playwright Kate Hamill’s reimaged version of Dracula comes to Actors Theatre

86 A Change in Scenery The Speed Art Museum eagerly welcomed Claude Monet’s “Nymphéas” to the scene last April

Angela McCormick Bisig 98 Ned Bass’ 70th Surprise Birthday Party 100 Marigold Mobile Bar Showroom

ESSENTIALS 16 Note from the Publisher 18 Letter from the Editor 20 Behind the Cover

On the Cover Cover Model Sarah Carter Photographer Andrea Hutchinson Base Makeup Becca Schell Facepaint Alex & Andi

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e welcome you to the August Art & Philanthropy issue. Our cover model is my daughter, Sarah Carter Levitch. It wasn’t an easy decision to include her on the cover along with a feature story. However, she is truly talented and is debuting her EP this month, “Quiet Power,” and we are excited to share this with you. August also happens to be her birth month, so it’s a marvelous way to celebrate. She is a Leo through and through. Allow me to share lyrics from one of her songs, August Sun. Click on the QR code and take a listen.

“I think everything in life is art. What you do. How you dress. The way you love someone and how you talk. Your smile and your personality. What you believe in and all your dreams. The way you drink your tea. How you decorate your home. Or party. Your grocery list. The food you make. How your writing looks. And the way you feel life is art.” -Helena Bonham Carter

I can dance with myself in the August sun I can drive through the night without anyone I can fly so high When the fields start rollin the clouds drift down to a time gone by but no ones around And I’m dancin’ with myself in the August sun When the summer starts to fade Crimson sunset goes down on my loneliness Another season washed away The light inside grows stronger everyday I can dance with myself in the August sun I can drive through the night without anyone I can fly so high When the fields start rollin the clouds drift down to a time gone by but no ones around And I’m dancin’ with myself in the August sun In the August sun

August Sun Lyrics and music Sarah Carter Levitch Give me a glass of bourbon, Give me a spoon of honey Goin’ to the country where the horses fly My friends are back in New York But I don’t feel alone I’m thinkin how it’s crazy, the sky’s the past, how long we last Through the atmosphere, we are here I can dance with myself in the August sun I can drive through the night without anyone I can fly so high When the fields start rollin the clouds drift down to a time gone by and no ones around Thanks for listening! And I’m dancin’ with myself in the August sun I could spend the summer Waiting by the phone But I’m goin’ to the country Where the stars burn bright Looking at rings of Saturn Janice Carter Levitch Humphrey Lookin’ for UFOs Publisher Thinkin how it’s crazy, the sky’s the past, how long we last Through the atmosphere, we are here

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uckle up. The August Art and Philanthropy issue is here! This issue gives our readers insight into what’s happening in the art world and what nonprofit events are coming up. You might notice our stunning cover star as our very own Sarah Carter Levitch. Sarah has been a part of the team since September 2021 while also working on her music career. We are so excited to announce that her EP “Quiet Power” will be released on August 5! As you turn the magazine pages, prepare to be blown away by the artists and philanthropists in our community; I know I certainly was. Elizabeth Scinta learned of the many talents of Lance G. Newman II, ranging from spoken word to visual arts and everything in between. Sarah divulges the twist Actor’s Theater has put on the forever classic “Dracula” (think: feminist revenge). Erika Holmquist-Wall taught Elizabeth so much about Claude Monet her brain was spinning, but out popped a feature that taught me so much about Monet and his beloved Water Lily paintings.

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Angel McCoughtry, a former University of Louisville Basketball player, inspired the VOICE team to reach for the stars with the court she refurbished in Shively Park. Our photographer Andrea Hutchinson joined Sarah on a trip to Yew Dell Botanical Gardens to capture an exquisite sunrise and learn about the Capital Campaign to restore the castle to its former glory. Finally, Steve is ending the debate on whether or not Pluto is considered a planet. Spoiler: Pluto is not. I could go on about all the fantastic features, but it’s time for you to get comfortable, flip the page and enjoy the August Arts and Philanthropy issue! “Picasso” out,

Alexandra Hepfinger Editor in Chief

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Behind the Cover By SARAH CARTER LEVITCH | Photos by LANE LEVITCH

Base Makeup by BECCA SCHELL | Facepaint by ALEX & ANDI

hen our photographer, Andrea Hutchinson, first showed me a photo she had saved on Pinterest of pink and orange wavy makeup, I was intrigued by the idea of doing an artsy fartsy look for the cover. However, in reality, I was skeptical if our team could pull off this funky, intricate look. As a creative, you shoot for the stars and either land in the milky way or in an orbit of space junk.

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The morning of the shoot, I sat in silence with my espresso and wrote in my journal: “Let go of control. Let go of control. Let go of control.” I knew that if there was any chance of this look coming to life, I had to surrender to the team. When you’re more focused on the end result, you miss out on all the joy, frustration, love, confusion and laughter that lies in the actual process of creation. When you trust the process and surrender to the fullness of the present moment, then it doesn’t matter if the final product is good or bad. The experience and process of creation itself is enough.

As the makeup was drawn on my face, I sat quietly. Everyone on the team got to see as the colorful swirls came to life, but I stayed where I was and let the process unfold. When it was finished, I looked at myself in the mirror. By some miracle, we landed in the milky way. v

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lijah Craig Old Fashioned Week returns for another round this year as bars across the country create a new twist on the classic cocktail. The third annual celebration takes place this October 14 through 23, partnering with Southern Smoke Foundation as the beneficiary of a donation of up to $100,000. Hosted by award-winning bartender and Heaven Hill National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist Lynn House, the ten-day celebration invites discerning imbibers to raise a glass to the time-honored cocktail while raising

money for an excellent cause. Each bar offers a classic and/or riff(s) on the quintessential drink throughout the week. With more than 2,000 establishments participating last year, several nationally acclaimed bars are already committed to participating, including Trouble Bar and The Silver Dollar. To find more bars in your area, go to oldfashionedweek.com. Since 2020, $200,000 has been raised for bar and restaurant workers in need through Old Fashioned Week. This year’s recipient, Southern Smoke, is a crisis relief organization that provides a safety net for people in the food and beverage industry. To contribute to the cause this year, you

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s summertime in Louisville reaches its peak, locals are invited to sit back and enjoy a hand-crafted beverage from Swizzle Dinner and Drinks at The Galt House Hotel. Guests can fully immerse themselves in the southern retro-style supper club while enjoying the panoramic views of downtown from the 25th floor of the hotel. Swizzle Dinner and Drinks’ enticing and swanky cocktails, as seen on its cocktail menu, make it ever so easy to appreciate the art of mixology and intricate design. With unique techniques and a flick of the wrist, Swizzle bartenders have mastered creating a sensational one-of-a-kind drink. Swizzle offers a variety of signature drinks, including the popular bourbon and lemon-infused mixed drink, “Sting Like A Bee,” and the sweet and tangy “Razzle Dazzle.” Yet, a classic and beloved go-to is the “1910 Smokebox Old Fashioned” delivered in a smoking box with its warm aroma of Evan Williams Bottled in Bond.

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Looking forward, guests can anticipate the debut of “Sunset Sip,” served to guests at sunset every night. The vibrant drink flawlessly resembles the warm summer nights of Louisville and can be enjoyed solo or with some good company. Swizzle Dinner & Drinks continues to celebrate the long-standing history of bourbon with the restaurant’s monthly bourbon dinners. Guests can dine at Swizzle to experience a spectacular set menu of delicious prime steaks, sustainable seafood and local produce – alongside the finest bourbons. Each dinner is themed with an exclusive bourbon partner and features local guest speakers from the bourbon industry to host guided tastings. Even more, to further enrich one’s knowledge of the world of whiskey and fine spirits. The Reverse Happy Hours are in the Conservatory and Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar after the Yum Center concerts. Other dining locations in the Galt House offer Happy Hours on Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with specials such as $2 off wines VO I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M |

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Dream Until It’s Your Reality A conversation with singer-songwriter Sarah Carter By JANICE CARTER LEVITCH HUMPHREY Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON | Makeup by BECCA SCHELL

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e all have our journey to seek out and live our lives to the fullest. Doing so involves the ability to dream about what could be while living in the reality of what is. This takes passion and trust in that passion, along with a lot of tenacity to endure the journey. The hills and valleys, so to say, keep life interesting. I’ve learned that just when you think the possible is impossible, you know the impossible is possible. Allow me to open this conversation with my daughter, Sarah, to learn more about her vision of possibilities. When the idea was presented to me to include a feature on Sarah, I made a considerable effort to avoid any chance of nepotism in this situation. By doing so, I called on our team to decide whether or not we should proceed. After listening to her demo, the vote

came back a resounding yes. Being a Leo, Sarah is strong-willed and has an intuitive insight into the world around her. And, of course, I am so very proud and believe in her wholeheartedly. Read on to learn more about her journey.

Was there a moment when you knew being a singersongwriter was your calling? Deep down, I have always known that I was meant to be a singer-songwriter. One of my earliest memories is watching the TV show, “Hannah Montana.” I was six years old when it first debuted. I remember watching the show and seeing Miley Cyrus live the double life of a pop star and ordinary girl. There were clips of her performing on stage as Hannah Montana, and I thought, “that’s what I want to do.” I even went looking for auditions to be on the show. Around 11 or 12 years old, I discovered Taylor Swift and wanted to get a guitar so I could write songs like her. I took lessons for a few weeks and then taught myself using Taylor Swift guitar books. Growing up, I think it’s natural to lose touch with our

inner child and our purest dreams. Once I got into high school, I lost touch with this passion of mine as I struggled with feeling like I wasn’t talented or good enough. I became more involved with school plays and musicals, similar to being a musician in the sense that you are performing. When I left home for university, I didn’t bring my guitar with me, and I drifted further away from this part of myself. I had a profound experience about a year and a half ago when I reconnected with my inner child and my purpose. I was working with the Akashic Records, a metaphysical library of all thoughts, emotions, actions and words to have occurred, past, present and future, in all life forms. While reading my Records, I learned about a past life from which my fear of not being good enough stems. Around the same time, I dreamt about a vicious tiger trying to get into my home. I did some research and learned that killer tigers in your dreams represent your subconscious fears that are, in a way, killing your soul and holding you back from your full potential. When I read this, I immediately thought, “I am a singer-songwriter, but I’m afraid of not being good enough.” I broke down a limiting belief in my mind, and I wrote eight songs that day. This experience was a reminder and a confirmation of who I am and my soul’s purpose.

Tell us about your education and how it pertains to your music. I recently graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. I majored in performance studies, essentially a philosophy of performance (both artistic performance and sociology), and minored in creative writing. So technically, I didn’t take music or performance classes, but for my senior capstone project, I had a lot of freedom and decided to use the resources at my disposal while I was at NYU. I connected with Madi Richardson and Maggie Bishop, students at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, both of whom helped me record

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way. Everything about the experience felt familiar. It’s the same feeling I had growing up when I would play my guitar or perform on stage. Everything else in the world melts away, and I’m just there, in the music. I feel connected to myself and in touch with the present. I would get so lost in recording that two hours would go by, and it only felt like 30 minutes. That’s how I know this is what I’m meant to do.

Have you had a mentor that helped encourage you along the way? Yes, Stoll Vaughan. I’m so grateful to have connected with him. He taught me what it means to write a song. Before I worked with Stoll, my lyrics were painting a picture rather than telling a story. There was a lot of fluff. When I worked with Stoll, he pushed me to cut all the unnecessary imagery and get to the bottom of what I was trying to say, the story I was trying to tell. At the end of the day, that’s what makes a good song and what people connect to. The truth. The best songs come from opening your heart and being vulnerable.

and produce the EP. They were both extremely patient with me as they taught me a lot about recording as we went. I cannot express how grateful I am for their support. Without them, I couldn’t have made the music at this level of quality. Of course, we were working within lots of limitations due to COVID policies and the time frame, but I’m proud of the music we created together.

What instruments do you play? I sing and play guitar.

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What is it like in the recording studio? The first time I recorded in a studio was at singer-songwriter Stoll Vaughan’s home studio in Lexington, Kentucky. During the lockdown, he built this awesome studio in a barn. I got to record the acoustic demos for “Quiet Power” there. I remember Stoll was shocked at how natural I was in the studio the first day. Honestly, it felt like I was returning home in a VO I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M |

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Where does your inspiration come from? In a way, I’m always inspired, but it’s the inspiration I take action on that turns into art. For “Quiet Power,” my biggest influences were Harry Styles, Ram Dass and Akashic Records. When I wrote these songs in late 2020-early 2021, Harry Styles’s “Fine Line” was on repeat, I was listening to old Ram Dass lectures through the “Ram Dass Here and Now” podcast, and I was reading the Records frequently. One day before walking in Cherokee Park, I opened the Records and decided to take a walk while in this frequency. It was a beautiful Kentucky day: blue skies, puffy clouds and warm sunshine to break the crisp February air. I was walking up Baringer Hill, and as I looked up to the sky, the song “Quiet Power” lyrics and melody came through. In a way, the song was channeled through me from the Records, but the park’s scenery was what sparked it to come through. If you listen to my other songs, you will also see that I draw a lot of inspiration from nature.

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that, I had a wide range of influences from my family. My Mom would play the Putumayo CDs, which are world music compilations. We would listen to the French, Italian and Bossa Nova ones the most. It was her way of transporting us to another part of the world. She also played artists like Coldplay, Ottmar Liebert, Cher and Pink. Then I would go to my Dad’s, and he would play artists like Weezer, Smash Mouth and ELO. In high school, my brother bought me a bunch of vinyl records one year for my birthday, including Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, U2 and Simon & Garfunkel.

How do you overcome moments of doubt (if you have them)? I have to credit my ability to overcome doubt to my spiritual practice. By cultivating self-awareness through yoga, meditation and journaling, I can better distinguish my ego from my consciousness. All doubt comes from the ego because the ego lives in fear. It wants to stay the same, to keep you safe. Your consciousness intends to grow and expand. When you can observe and recognize the voice of doubt in your mind, you take back control of your thoughts and realize that the doubt is simply a passing emotion. It is not who you really are.

So far, what is the highlight of your experience as a singer-songwriter? What are your goals for the future? Both working with Stoll Vaughan and getting to record at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. There’s a saying I would see graﬃtied everywhere in Greenwich Village, New York: “Dream until it’s your reality.” I think this is so beautiful because we first have to allow ourselves to dream before we can change our reality. I definitely have big goals for the future, all of which stem from my dreams when I was a little girl. I have about 12 songs waiting in the wings that I cannot wait to hear brought to life, so I would love the opportunity to record an album. Because this is my debut EP, another goal of mine is to get a manager and eventually sign to a record label. I would also love to start opening on tour for bigger acts like Shawn Mendes, Harry Styles or even Greta Van Fleet. Of course, the universe has its own plan, so who knows what the future holds. I feel like I’m about to walk off the edge of a cliff. I don’t know what’s at the bottom, but I’ve surrendered to the universe and trust that I will end up exactly where I’m meant to be. v

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Colour e Confident Cancel comparison culture and find your hue

By ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

eghan Tinker and Nikki Snow, Color Consultants at House of Colour, assist others in becoming their most confident self through color and style analysis. Tinker and Snow gave us some insight into House of Colour and why everyone should have a color consultation.

How did you end up at House of Colour (HOC)? Meghan: I have been a stylist for over twelve years, mainly as a hobby and a supplement to my primary career in the pharmaceutical industry. I loved the creative aspect of styling people but had never been formally trained in body architecture or coloring. I saw a friend’s before and after color analysis photos from House of Colour on my Instagram feed, and it stopped me in my scrolling tracks. I was in my early 40s, and several trips to Sephora had not fixed the tired and washed-out look that seemed to be a permanent state. I did not need new makeup; I needed my friend’s vibrant, healthy glow. I went to the company’s website to see if there was a HOC near me. Unfortunately, there was not, so I did what any self-respecting entrepreneurial spirit would do and went down the research rabbit hole on how to bring this service to Louisville. Finally, after extensive training in HOC’s Style and Color Analysis processes, I opened my doors to clients in the fall of 2020. Nikki: I went through the color analysis process with Meghan in September 2020 and knew I had to partner with her in this business before I was even out the doors. The process is about finding and highlighting the best you, not showing you how to be like “her.” It erases that comparison culture we so deeply live in today. I love how much this job meshed my background as a counselor and my love for making others feel good about themselves. I opened my doors in February of 2021 and never looked back!

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Meghan and Nikki, can you tell me about your roles at HOC? Meghan: Most of my time is spent face to face with clients through our Color Analysis and Style Analysis classes. Nikki: My day is also spent mostly seeing clients in my studio. My weeks vary with color analysis, style analysis, personal shopping, and my favorite - closet clean-outs. Each week changes depending on what my clients need that week.

Please walk me through a color analysis. First, using a series of various colored drapes, we narrow down if your skin undertones are warm or cool. Next, we determine if you look best in bright or muted colors. Once we have your best palette, we use that information to talk color head to toe. Next, we will do a mini-makeup routine using makeup colors that suit you, discuss hair and jewelry and finally discuss clothes, your tools and how to use them. The feedback I have received from our clients ranges from “this was fun!” to “life-changing,” so expect a good time!

After someone has a color analysis done, what’s the next step? We give our clients a challenge when they leave. Wear your color palette and lipstick for the next three weeks. Once you get used to seeing how fresh and bright you look every day, it will be easier to part with the items that are not in your palette. The next step is often a Style Analysis, where we discover your clothing personality and guide you on how to dress authentically to your character and body structure. From there, we can list items that would help their wardrobe be more harmonious. At this point, we might help with a Closet Review/Clean-out.

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The process is about finding and highlighting the best you, not showing you how to be like “her.”

What are the beneﬁts of having a color analysis done? Everything we do as women: clothes, hair color, makeup and aesthetic procedures, all become simplified and automatic when you know your color palette. The choices we make when we are armed with the tools to find the most ﬂattering cuts and colors are much more likely to be keepers in your closet. We need less because we want to wear it more.

Meghan, what advice would you offer those who struggle to find clothes that define them well?

Instagrammer’s outfits, but they might not suit you. A Style Analysis can be a great way to learn more about yourself.

Nikki, what three words would you use to describe someone after having their ﬁrst color analysis done? Refreshed. Confident. Excited. v House of Colour linktr.ee/houseofcolourlouisville @houseofcolorlouisville

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Reaching for the Stars “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney By ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photos by ALDEN ALLEN, ANDREW PECKAT & PROJECT BACKBOARD

ou might know Angel McCoughtry as the first female athlete in the University of Louisville’s history to have her jersey retired in 2010. Or, you might know her for winning gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. My point is that she’s known as a basketball superstar, but some fans might not know that she’s also a philanthropist aspiring to help others find their passion. After spending her college years at UofL, accumulating title after title, McCoughtry entered the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) as the number one draft pick in 2009. Although this next step in her career took her away from Louisville, Derby City was never far from her thoughts. One year after planting her roots with the Atlanta Dream, McCoughtry founded the Angel McCoughtry Foundation (rebranded in 2020 to McCoughtry’s Mission). McCoughtry’s Mission strives to bridge the gap between young people in the United States and Africa and inspire youth in Baltimore, Louisville, Atlanta and Las Vegas. In 2021, McCoughtry zeroed in on Louisville and decided to refurbish a basketball court that needed a facelift to encourage dreaming, determination and hope. “Louisville has been an amazing place. The fans and the community have always given back to me since I was aspiring to accomplish my hopes and dreams,” explained McCoughtry. “Louisville was always a place I could call a second home, and I wanted to be able to do something that was going to give back, leave a long-lasting legacy and inspire.” After sharing her idea with Valerie Owens-Combs, a former UofL basketball player, the plan was put into motion. OwensCombs pointed her towards Shively Park, and after visiting

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the park, McCoughtry knew it was perfect. “It’s a beautiful, quaint park in a beautiful city right outside Louisville, “ said McCoughtry. As an Adidas Basketball Athlete, McCoughtry teamed up with the renowned sportswear brand to help turn her vision into a reality. At the Shively Park court, the McCoughtry team added bleachers, new rims, flooring and a dazzling mural by Leah Provo, later painted on the court by Project Backboard. “The design is my favorite part of the court, showing perseverance and

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reaching for the stars. That’s the theme of the court, “reaching for the stars,” explained McCoughtry. “I love that Adidas allowed me to have a lot of creative control to pick the muralist and say, ‘I want this to be like this,’ or ‘can this show more emotion.’ So, I really thank Adidas for allowing me this creative role.” The mural by Provo displays radiant colors, McCoughtry’s signature bun and heavy emotion throughout her features that signify dedication, hard work and commitment, according to McCoughtry. “This court isn’t just a basketball court. It’s a mural of hope, prosperity and for people to feel like they can,” said McCoughtry. It’s exquisite, but it’s functional, and McCoughtry plans to utilize the refurbished court to bring the community AUGUST 2022

together through basketball camps, 3v3 tournaments and more. Along with her plans to keep the community involved, McCoughtry hopes the court inspires kids and adults alike to find their passion and stick with it. “Finding a passion will take you places you’ve never been, like what sports have done for me. We want the kids to have that and to find their own legacy,” explained McCoughtry. So reach for the stars and look to McCoughtry for inspiration if you feel lost and determination if you feel defeated. v McCoughtry Mission mccoughtrysmission.com/home

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The Embers of Love “The smallest amount of empathy will change your whole perspective and allow you to live stress free in this world.” - Lance G. Newman II By ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

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ove: a four-letter word with an immense amount of meaning. But without us giving that four-letter word meaning and power, it’s simply another sound that rolls off our tongues, convoluted by circumstances. Lance G. Newman II (also known as Mr. Spreadlove), a Louisville artist, philanthropist and professional, took that four-letter word and gave it the power to inspire. “We placate and dilute love and dress it up as this romantic endeavor when I truly believe it’s the core element of humanity and every religion that has ever existed,” explained Newman. “It can be cheesy, or you can dress it up as a Rastafarian one love thing, but I truly believe in love. I know that love exists in each one of us even though sometimes we can’t see it.” Newman is a man of many talents ranging from spoken word and written poetry to acting and producing, playwriting and comedy and teaching and visual arts. His journey began at 12 years old with poetry

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when he wrote and performed a diss poem about his bullies. The bullies stopped in their tracks after hearing that one. That performance opened Newman’s eyes to the power behind a word and the ability to use his talent for good. For the past 20 years, Newman has been creating and performing poetry and leading open mics and poetry slams all over Louisville. “I have hosted open mics and slams in abandoned buildings. I’ve been on a corner with a microphone and a speaker. I don’t necessarily believe the art needs to live in a gallery or an institution,” explained Newman. He co-led a monthly poetry slam at Sweet Peaches and was invited to co-host the events at the KMAC Museum around seven years ago. “We were rocking 70 to 80 attendees each time and the most diverse crowd you’ve ever seen. So, during the pandemic, I put on my production and video editing hat, and I created a series on YouTube called the ‘KMAC Poetry Series’ where I highlight and feature various poets from the

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city,” explained Newman. “Now that things are open again, we are back in person, and the slam season starts back on the last Saturday in September.” Although poetry is his favorite medium to work with because of the instant gratification from the audience, he began dabbling in the visual arts realm in 2017. In 2018, Newman was chosen to be a part of the first cohort of the Hadley Creative Initiative. The initiative sent Newman through a six-month professional development program focused on visual arts; during this stint, he decided to pursue his visual artworks aspirations. Using Black & Mild Cigars, he creates thought-provoking visual arts that tell a story about himself and his community. “I smoke these cigars, but even before I started doing visual art, I would collect them because I was tired of littering. So I would find them in my backyard, and I’d go to clean, and I’d have trashbags full; that’s where you get the Hadley Creative piece,” explained Newman. His evolution and use of the Black & Mild cigars are astounding, especially to the infrequent art consumer. “When you ask how my art evolved, you can see (in the newer pieces) there’s body contour, shading and a whole new use of the materials,” explained Newman. “If we’re talking about from the beginning, 64

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poems and plays can’t live with you in your home. They can’t sit on your walls, and they can’t inspire you in the morning when you’re brushing your teeth, but visual art can encapsulate those feelings. That’s why I moved to the visual. I love theater, and I’m still doing theater, but at the same time, I think the visual is a way to leave a legacy.” Newman’s legacy extends beyond his artwork to the love he exudes for his community, and receiving the 2022 Bill Fischer Award for the Visual Arts proved to him he’s making a difference. To him, receiving this award has not only opened a world of possibilities but has reaffirmed that he’s on the right track. “The Fischer award provided some recognition I had not received in the past 20 years. It was confirmation that I was on the right path and that I am correct in my assumptions of how to express myself. It’s validation from a wider audience. We know Louisville is heavily segregated, and the crossing over is what Bill Fischer signifies in my mind. That crossover is from being the West End local to something a little more. It’s all about where you are in your career. Now that I have the award, I’m about to produce so much more.” Follow @mr.spreadlove on Instagram to stay up to date on all of his future projects. v AUGUST 2022

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Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council Inspires Local Action Educating youth through leadership and action By INA MILLER | Photos provided by LYPC

he Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council, or LYPC, has empowered youth to learn, lead and take action locally. We allow students to explore our community’s challenges and use philanthropy as a vehicle to make positive change by investing in local nonprofits doing the important work. LYPC students have supported mental health in youth, equine therapy, immigrants and refugee care, just to name a few. With more than $275,000 donated to over 43 different local organizations, the impact of LYPC over the past 15 years is extraordinary. Working as Executive Director of LYPC with these remarkable students inspires me every day. Watching them experience the program is rewarding because they want to make a difference and leave with the knowledge and experience to make positive change. Not only have I witnessed our youth gain philanthropic understanding, but I’ve also seen growth in their confidence and abilities as individuals. As LYPC alumnus Sydney Bright said, “I am going to change the world, and LYPC is my first step.” As we turn the page on a new chapter in our organization, the LYPC is envisioning ways to expand youth philanthropy in Louisville. We genuinely believe that anyone can be a philanthropist and that everyone’s voice is essential. To us, philanthropy is part of the fabric of our

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communities. As we look to solve root issues and create a thriving society, we must include youth and philanthropy as a tool. I hope these students’ stories inspire you as much as they inspire me. Their philanthropic spirits are shining bright!

Claudia Bejarano, LYPC graduate Claudia is a graduate of Bellarmine University and is currently the Hispanic services coordinator for Catholic Charities of Louisville. When I came to LYPC as a sophomore in High School, I had no idea of the meaning of a mission statement or philanthropy. By the time I was a senior,

I didn’t just have an understanding of those two words and applicable knowledge of them as concepts, but I left with the knowledge of the vast world of nonprofits in Louisville. I remember feeling empowered as a young student in LYPC to be given the space to decide where the money went and what organization fit our group’s mission most after spending a significant part of the school year researching. The best part was to visit that site the following year and talk to staff about how the money was used. Getting involved in giving back, being informed in your community, and learning the interconnects of our city is an important muscle to exercise at a young age. There are so many specific needs that, unfortunately, are not addressed systematically at large. LYPC supports students as they research these issues and develop a mission statement. LYPC also teaches fundraising skills and how to allocate these important funds in a professional environment. This setting allows students to learn in a real-world environment where decisions have real consequences. I carried these skills into college and use them daily in my professional career. LYPC opened my world to see that helping people could be a job. The program has heavily influenced what I choose to study in college and where I work now.

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Adriana Mulet-Miranda, LYPC graduate Adriana is currently a student at Bellarmine University. On August 25, 2006, my family and I embarked on a journey to a new country where we came with nothing and knew nobody. Thankfully, due to different nonprofit organizations in the city, we got the aid that we needed to be successful in this country. Growing up, I wanted to be able to give back to these nonprofits. During this time, I could only think of being able to give back with my time by volunteering or uniting others to volunteer with me. While this is a great way to give back, organizations cannot survive and continue to help people without funding. I always had in mind that I would need to acquire money to be able to grant money. Although, thanks to the LYPC, I was taught differently. One of the things that

we learned that you do not have to have a large sum of money or come from a family with money to help in the nonprofit sector. Thankfully, due to this, I have seen the intersectionality between my future career path of being a physician and a philanthropist. Not only will I hope to give back to places that helped me, but I hope to open a free clinic where people who do not have access to insurance or proper healthcare can get appropriate medical attention. A medical building is not easy to maintain, so I would need to go and ask for grants from different companies and people. An essential aspect of the class is learning how to do “ask presentations” and later going on them to raise money for the following year’s class. With these experiences I have gained, I now have the tools to work toward my goals. I have been fortunate enough where my path has led me towards philanthropy, but many other youths want to find a way to give back, which is just as important. Our city is ever expanding, and sadly

the problems that plague this city, such as poverty, pollution and general lack of resources, are also growing. It is vital that all of us collectively use our time in a way to help alleviate these issues. My high school had a motto that what you do makes a difference. Even if it is just sitting with someone on a Saturday listening to their life story, planting trees, or serving food in a kitchen, it will undoubtedly change someone’s life and make a positive change in our city. Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council 325 W Main St. Louisville, KY 40202 502.468.1516 lypc.org

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Sculpting History American Artist Simone Leigh made history as the ﬁrst Black woman to represent the United States in the American Pavilion

By CHARITY GHALI | Photos by THERESA CARPENTER BEAMES

ew things in this world can be as multi-faceted and intellectually riveting as contemporary art. Its lovers savor its perspectives and hunger for its complexity. Per tradition, the contemporary art scene is feasting in Italy this year. The Venice Biennale, known as the “Olympics of the art world,” is the world’s oldest and most prestigious international exhibition of contemporary art. It gathers a global culture of creative minds and stands at the forefront of the international art scene. In April, American Artist Simone Leigh made history as the first Black woman to represent the United States in the American Pavilion. Leigh’s work was prodigiously well-received as no surprise to those who have witnessed her career and craft. Graciously sharing their credentials to attend the

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preview with members of their Donor’s Circle, KMAC supporters were some of the first to see the debut of Leigh’s monumental exhibition in the Giardini and to watch her make history. They were there reﬂecting KMAC museums’ ongoing evolution to become one of the region’s most innovative contemporary art spaces. Co-occurrent to Leigh’s legacy as the first Black female to represent the United States, British artist Sonia Boyce was also history-making as the first Black female to represent Great Britain. This history point was compounded when both artists became the first Black women in the Biennale’s 127-year history to be awarded the event’s most prestigious honors, the Golden Lions. Leigh’s Golden Lion was for best participation in the central exhibit “The Milk of Dreams,” which featured her 16-foot-tall AUGUST 2022

bronze sculpture “Brick House” that she originally created for the High Line Plinth commission in New York City. Boyce was awarded a Golden Lion for best national participation. Seemingly not a complete coincidence, the awards mirror the aspiration of the Biennale’s artistic director Cecilia Alemani’s placing that female-identifying artists and gender non-conforming artists outnumbered male-identifying ones for the first time, and this year forces a rethinking of male centrality in historical and contemporary art. Leigh’s award for “Brick House” in the central exhibit should not overshadow the significance of her entire solo exhibition, “Sovereignty,” in the American pavilion. Juxtaposing a massive West African Palace onto the Jeffersonian-designed structure, placing a dense thatch roof perched on top of thick wooden columns, she created a majestic architectural formation that looms powerfully around the surrounding pavilions. The transformation of the Monticello-esque building into this African architectural sculpture instantly pushes the viewer into introspection. Drawing from traditional and contemporary architecture and diverse cultural iconography spread by colonialism and the American slave trade, the facade renders most speechless. Centered in the palace’s foreground is “Satellite,” a notable bronze Black female figure, Leigh’s most commonly addressed subject matter. Often architectural, a significant amount of Leigh’s work is sculptures with corporeal quality. Best known for her “Anatomy of Architecture” series in 2016, she often addresses the objectification of the Black female form and their unacknowledged labor. This theme is paramount for her in Venice. Upon entering the pavilion, one is greeted by a large reflecting pool with a bronze sculpture depicting a Black laundress at work. The laundress ceaselessly performs her duties, and the voyeur’s constant gaze at her as an object exemplifies her lack of sovereignty over her own depiction. “Last Garment” reflects a romanticized stereotype that colonization often placed on its oppressed as diligent and dutiful. In the second gallery, one starts to see Leigh’s ceramics that reference African pottery, architecture and objects that reflect the American South. Here one sees her use of face jugs, cowrie shells and her talent for the figurative in ceramic. “Anonymous” is a seemingly serene Black female in a hoop skirt with her face resting on her hands. Her historical use of references is complex, but the overall objective is obvious and achieved with a still elegance. Her subject’s pain is obvious, but there is a profound dignity to how she has chosen to navigate her suffering. One does not need to know all the deep influences in her individual pieces to understand what Leigh is trying to say. The Black female figure, historically abused, objectified and forced to labor, is here a graceful, beautiful voice addressing an ugly history that must be rectified. AUGUST 2022

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Leigh began creating her figurative work in ceramics (which she is best known for) at Earlham College. Ironically, Leigh’s work had been presumed by many to not be able to ever hit the mainstream. She was ignored for years by curators and collectors who dismissed her ceramics as unsuitable for top galleries or museum shows simply because ceramics were considered craft. Perhaps this disregard allowed Leigh the space to grow as an artist in a way that could not have happened had she been bound by the concept that there is a distinction between “high art” and craft, and perhaps this is why one witnesses a purity in the complexity of her work. Also, this unique artistic positioning had KMAC museum promoting her work long before the Biennale. KMAC Museum’s Curatorial Director Joey Yates felt that her practice of focusing on materials, process, labor and craft was what made her a perfect fit for a solo exhibit at the museum. When Yates joined the museum in 2012, he had followed Leigh’s work for years. “I was not only drawn to her ceramic work but also her work in video, installation and performance,” Yates explained that at this time, Leigh’s work was already making a mark in the art scene. She had a piece in the 21C collection here in Louisville and had completed her famous project, the Free People’s Medical Clinic in Brooklyn. When the museum began to redefine its artistic direction Yates

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knew Leigh’s work seemed apropos of its mission. Yates said, “It was clear that her work would be a perfect fit for the direction the museum was taking in presenting artists whose material explorations find new fertile ground at the crossroads of traditional craft and contemporary artistic production.” So with deep foresight of her importance and in unison with KMAC’s mission, Yates curated “Leigh’s Crop Rotation,” one of her earliest solo museum shows in 2015. When asked to reflect on his experience when he first saw the American Pavilion in Venice, Yates said he was prepared after working with Leigh for her monumental approach. Still, it was hard to be fully prepared for the power and beauty she brought to the exhibit. He further explained, “It was a joy to see her return to so many forms she had been developing during her time at KMAC. Her iconic cowrie shells, hoop skirt forms and the rosettes all made an appearance.” These items are all seen in the second gallery referred to earlier that houses “Anonymous.” Sentinel stands at the center of the U.S. Pavilion’s rotunda gallery. A huge bronze elongated female with a spoon-like head seems to watch -as the title suggests-over the exhibit. “Conspiracy” and “Sharifa” is a massive bronze sculpture and video piece in the following gallery. The architectural sculpture seems to lean against a wall, exhausted with her foot pushing out from beneath her skirt. The statue is of a close friend, colleague and acclaimed writer Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts. The video showing aspects of the creation of one of Leigh’s sculptures features Rhodes-Pitts and artist Lorraine O’Grady. The relationship between Leigh and Rhodes-Pitts is close, and both artist and writer are heavily influenced by Harriet Jacobs’ “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.” They often collaborate and reference Jacobs to help demonstrate what slavery took away. In October in Venice, both will be hosting the symposium “Loophole of Retreat” as part of the U.S. Pavilions exhibit. They will bring together scholars, artists and activists from around the world to discuss and address the history of and future possibilities of freedom. A final gallery is a group of works constructed again of ceramic, but here one sees her signature use of raffia. Again referencing the South and women’s dress, “Cupboard” references Mammy’s Cupboard, a 1940s Mississippi restaurant and Leigh grounds her on the more primitive architectural structure of a raffia hut. Placed next to this is the ceramic “Sphinx,” a popular

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reference to the ancient world. Leigh ties together these images to demonstrate that the objectification of the Black female form has stemmed unendingly since the beginning of ancient times. Simone Leigh’s exhibit in Venice stirred a lot of conversation, and it can be said that she is now a superstar in the contemporary art world. Though the Guggenheim and the Whitney have been telling us that point as of late, it is exciting that Louisville’s KMAC knew her relevance very early on. Louisville is fortunate to possess two of Leigh’s works. With the ceramic bust in the 21c Museum Hotel collection, thanks to a donation by Julie and Bill Ballard, KMAC possesses “Stack II.” This 9-foot totemic sculpture was a collaboration with Louisville natives Tony Pinotti and David Caudill in 2015 for her solo exhibit at the museum. v The 59th Biennale Arte runs in Venice from April 23 to 27 November 2022 and is curated by Cecilia Alemani.

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Castle Gardens Capital Campaign Yew Dell Botanical Gardens is raising money for their first garden project with landscape architect firm Land Morphology By SARAH CARTER LEVITCH

Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

t’s 6:30 a.m., and Andrea Hutchinson, our photographer, and I have made our way to the Gardens to capture a moment seldom seen: the sunrise at Yew Dell. The sun slowly paints an orangy pink horizon, shifting the clouds into little wispy puffs as we arrive at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. Andrea snaps some photos of the Castle, Yew Dell’s iconic visual feature, which will be entirely transformed by the land surrounding it in two years. You could say the sun is rising on a new era at Yew Dell. The Gardens enter their 20th year being open to the public, a significant milestone to celebrate. It feels only natural to reflect on all the achievements while also imagining the future. Executive Director Paul Cappiello noted, “over the years, we’ve done a handful of capital campaigns. They have been involved with purchasing property or architectural projects, renovating older buildings and developing new ones. We focused on ways to generate revenue so we had a strong, sustainable organization that could support the garden and greenhouses. Now, 20 years in, we’re ready to tackle major garden projects.” AUGUST 2022

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The project will redesign the land surrounding the Castle, tripling the garden space and doubling the number of people that can be handled at large events. Cappiello said, “it’s a win-win. We achieved that through strategic and creative design, and the garden isn’t losing any of the historical characters.” Without compromising the level of creativity, attention and investment given to past architectural projects, Yew Dell hired the landscape architecture firm Land Morphology based in Seattle and led by the founder Richard Hartlage. Cappiello shared a fun fact about Hartlage, “he’s a great plantsman, he ran a botanical garden in the past and he’s worked with landscape architect design firms, so he’s got a huge diversity of talents and abilities. Also, Hartlage is from Crestwood, Kentucky and grew up 2 miles down the road. He even credits Theodore Klein, whose property this was, as part of his inspiration for going into the field. It’s a great marriage of bringing a big name from out of town and local talent who knows the area and history of the property.” With the help of The Land Morphology Team, the Castle Gardens project will address some issues to help lay a foundation for the future of Yew Dell. Cappiello explained, “this property wasn’t designed as a public botanic garden, so there’s always a challenge of accommodating large crowds of people while retaining the character. This project will be setting the template for further development down the road and improving accessibility. The land around the Castle covers an area with three distinct elevations. We’ll take those elevations and blend them with a series of accessible ramps so that all our visitors can get to all garden areas.” Putting all these goals together, the project will be Yew Dell’s most extensive capital campaign to date, with a goal of $5 million. Cappiello expanded on the project’s timeline. “We’re a little over $2.1 million raised as of July 2022. We hope to finish fundraising through the winter and early spring of 2023. Hopefully, we’ll AUGUST 2022

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start construction in late spring or early summer of 2023 and finish the majority of construction at the end of 2023. It’s an ambitious goal, but you don’t get there if you don’t set the goal.” Supporting the growth and potential of the gardens at Yew Dell, along with other projects such as the new irrigation pond and the apprenticeship program, The Castle Gardens Project stands as a portal into the future of continuing education, innovation and community at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. v To donate visit yewdellgardens.org/donate. To learn more about the Castle Garden Capital Campaign, visit yewdellgardens. org/castle-garden-capital-campaign.

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Dracula

Playwright Kate Hamill’s reimaged version of “Dracula” comes to Actors Theatre By SARAH CARTER LEVITCH | Photos provided by ACTORS THEATRE

hether you’ve seen “Dracula” before or not, Actors Theatre’s production of Kate Hamill’s version will be unlike any version before. Reimaged as a modern-day feminist revenge fantasy, this “Dracula” is a statement against toxic masculinity. We spoke with Director Jennifer Pennington, Actress LaShondra Hood (playing Doctor Van Helsing) and Executive Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming to learn more about the upcoming production that will run in the Bingham Theater from September 7 through 18 this year.

How does this version of “Dracula” differ from the original?

What would you tell someone who has seen “Dracula” before?

Jennifer Pennington: This “Dracula” is a completely different beast! In fact, Dracula is not a beast at all. Kate Hamill’s script deals with the horrifying idea that the monsters look like us. Sometimes, they can look quite attractive and therein lies the danger. Dracula does not have fangs or a long black cape, and he is not corpsified. He is a good-looking white man who uses his privilege and power to get what he wants. LaShondra Hood: The script gives the female characters a lot more agency and calls out toxic masculinity and misogyny. It blurs the roles and expectations of the sexes. Also, “Dracula” has been running for decades and has never seen this many people of color simultaneously. I am stoked to step into this role, a role that traditionally could not be any more different than who I am as a person. Van Helsing is typically an old dutch man, whereas I am a young African-American woman.

Robert Barry Fleming: It’s the kind of project you may think you know if you’ve read the novel, seen the 1992 Coppola film with Gary Oldman or have caught Nosferatu or Bela Lugosi’s “Dracula” late at night on TV. I find this version renews some wonder, evokes surprise, seduces, transports, and thrills so you can discover the story you feel you know all over again in an immediate and viscerally holistic way. LaShondra Hood: Even if you have seen the production several times, this one will be extremely different. I am interested to see how the patrons that attend annually respond to the changes. I do not think they will be disappointed, but instead, I think they will be refreshed. Jennifer Pennington: This will be a whole new experience. This “Dracula” considers the multi-faceted trauma this country has gone through, holding up a mirror to society in a compassionate way. Kate Hamill’s script was born out of the #MeToo movement and couldn’t be timelier.

Why should someone come to see this production? LaShondra Hood: This production is history in the making. I think everyone wants to witness historical moments and have the chance to say ‘I was there’ or ‘I remember when.’ I am hoping that the production will leave a lasting impression. Robert Barry Fleming: There has been an ever-present, multigenerational fascination with this narrative. It has relation 82

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Top left: Robert Barry Fleming. Photo by Andrew Cenci. Top right: Jennifer Pennington. Photo by Maia Rosenfeld. Bottom left: LaShondra Hood. Photo by Mikki Schaff ner. Bottom right: Kate Hamill. Photo by Sub Urban Photography.

today with the ubiquity of the unfathomable horrors in current events chronicled relentlessly in the 24-hour news cycle, another storytelling form in conversation with a classic novel like “Dracula.” A story of good vs. evil feels particularly relevant and at the forefront of our minds after a spate of mass shootings, murder-suicides, and other troubling existential dilemmas that continually assert themselves in our AUGUST 2022

consciousness. Framing and exploring such emotional flooding and fatigue in a story can be a cathartic escape, restorative joy ride, or an experience that is simply a heck of a lot of fun when we need it most. Come out and feel the pulsating aliveness, roller coaster stomach drop and mind-bending wonder only an in-person theatre experience can offer. v

For tickets, visit my.actorstheatre. org/2023-dracula-revenge. Actors Theatre of Louisville 316 W Main St Louisville, KY 40202 boxoffice@actorstheatre.org actorstheatre.org

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The Speed Art Museum eagerly welcomed Claude Monet’s “Nymphéas” to the scene last April By ELIZABETH SCINTA Photos Provided by THE SPEED ART MUSEUM Above: Germaine Hoschedé, Lili Butler, Madame Marie Jenny Durand-Ruel, Georges Durand-Ruel and Claude Monet at the water lily pond in Giverny in 1900. 86

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view of the subject matter, and that’s because it’s supposed to evoke a complete sensory experience from viewers. “If you let your eyes relax, it’s an invitation to slow down and bring all of your senses to a work of art. When you let it wash over you, so to speak, you start seeing

the sunlight rippling off the water and the water lilies that sit just below the surface of the water. If you listen, you can almost hear the water burbling, the buzzing of the bees or dragonflies and the birds chirping,” explained Holmquist-wall After completing the first waterlily

The Church at Varengeville-sur-Mer, Grey Weather, Claude Monet.

he click-clack of my heels echoed off the floors and walls of the empty Speed Art Museum as Erika Holmquist-Wall, the Chief Curator and Curator of European & American Paintings & Sculpture of the Speed Art Museum, led me up the grand staircase. At the top of the white marble stairs is a gallery that has housed Claude Monet’s “Nymphéas” since its loan period began in April. “While this painting has timeless appeal for everyone, it feels like an important moment to be able to share it with our visitors. First of all, Monet is known for the waterlilies, and Monet is about as famous and recognizable of a name as you can get. Even people who barely know anything about art recognize the name,” Holmquist-Wall elucidated. “Monet’s popularity over the years has made him a household name in art history, and the waterlilies are inextricably linked with his name.” When one thinks of Monet, the waterlilies come to mind. Similar to “Mona Lisa” and Leonardo da Vinci or “The Starry Night” and Vincent van Gogh. The name goes with the painting, but what about the history and meaning of the piece? During the summer, Monet would pack his bags and travel to the North of France to paint the exquisite scenery and subject matter that lay before him. However, as he grew older, escaping to the countryside every summer wasn’t as enjoyable or feasible, so he decided to create his ideal artistic environment. So, in 1883, Monet purchased land in Giverny, France, where he began to craft a splendid waterlily pond and surrounding gardens that would fuel his creativity for the remainder of his life. Upon completing the waterlily pond, he created his first series of waterlily paintings, including “Nymphéas.” “This work comes from the first series of waterlily paintings when his garden at Giverny was brand new to him, and he’s discovering its charm. There is an element of wonder and discovery in the early waterlily series; they are so modern in feel that they are nearly abstract. The focal point is not necessarily about the subject matter of the waterlilies themselves. It’s about capturing the quality of the light,” Holmquist-Wall said. You’ll notice “Nymphéas” is a close-up

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series, Monet put them away in his studio to work on other projects. It wasn’t until the end of World War I that Monet revisited painting the waterlily pond. According to Holmquist-Wall, the Water Lilies Cycle, the second series of waterlily paintings, was gifted to the French

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state as a symbol of entering peace following the Armistice on November 11, 1918. Unlike the first series, the artworks in this series vary in size and are much more loosely painted (signifying his aging eyes). This series can be found in the Musee de l’Orangerie in Paris. Holmquist-Wall paired “Nymphéas” with a selection of photographs from “The Gardens at Giverny: A View of Monet’s World,” a portfolio series by the American photographer Stephen Shore and the Speed’s recently restored Monet painting, “The Church at Varengeville-Sur-Mey, Grey Weather.” “The three artworks in the gallery explore Monet’s fascination with light and color and his search for the

perfect setting. This story is told through an early work made during his travels, a key work from his Giverny period, and a contemporary photographer looking at the world Monet created,” explained Holmquist-Wall. So, as you step into the gallery, take a breath and let your imagination take you back to Monet’s oasis where ripples cascade across the pond, dragonflies float past blissfully and the artist crafts mystical paintings that will be paired with his name until the end of time. v Speed Art Museum 2035 South 3rd St. Louisville, KY 40208 502.634.2700 speedmuseum.org

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Pluto and The Planets Why Pluto is no longer considered as a planet By STEVE HUMPHREY

y friend Tom Miller recently asked me to explain why Pluto is no longer regarded as a planet. Generations of grade school students were taught that there were nine planets orbiting the Sun, and we learned different mnemonics to help us memorize their order. For example, “My Very Elderly Mother Just Sat Up, Noticing Pastry.” (I made that up.) When the first humans looked up into the night sky, they saw a collection of bright dots, now recognized as stars. These stars maintain their positions relative to one another, which allows us to see the same constellations (e.g., the Big Dipper) the ancients did thousands of years ago. These early astronomers also saw, over days or weeks, some stars move against the background of the fixed stars. These were called “planetes” or “wanderers” in ancient Greek. Some of these wanderers regularly

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returned over the course of a year, while others came and went. The latter was probably comets. Occasionally, a bright star would appear, blaze for a few weeks, then disappear. These were known to the Chinese as “guest stars,” now known to be novae or supernovae, stars that explode with unimaginable energy. Galileo was one of the first to train a telescope on the heavens. By then, five planets had been identified through naked eye astronomy: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. The Copernican revolution was still in its infancy, so it took a while longer to recognize that Earth was also a planet. In fact, Galileo was sentenced to house arrest by the Church for supporting the view that the Sun was at the center of the Universe and not the Earth. As telescopes got bigger and more powerful, astronomers were able to see further and further, and more “planets” were spotted. Uranus was discovered next in 1781 by William Herschel,

and then Neptune was discovered, not by astronomers but by a French mathematician, Urbain Le Verrier. He noticed that the orbit of Uranus contained an anomaly. That is, its orbit was inconsistent with Newton’s theory of gravitation and suggested it might be explained by the gravitational influence of a more distant object. He calculated where such an object had to be in order to affect the orbit of Uranus and told the astronomers to look there. They scoffed but did it and, sure enough, found Neptune. A similar anomaly was seen in the orbit of Mercury, so, flushed with his success, Le Verrier postulated a new planet, which he named Vulcan, residing inside the orbit of Mercury. It would always be very close to the Sun, so it makes sense that we would never see it since it would be obscured by the Sun’s bright light. Unfortunately, it was never found, and the explanation for the “anomalous precession of the perihelion in the orbit of Mercury” would have to wait until Einstein’s theory of gravity.

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Pluto was discovered in the traditional way, in 1930, by Clyde Tombaugh, by observing its motion against the fixed stars, and generations of students thereafter were taught about the nine planets revolving around the Sun. But not everything that orbits the Sun or transits the solar system is a planet. For example, the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter consists of a great many rocky bodies ranging in size from tiny to fairly large. The largest, Ceres, was discovered in 1801. But how do we distinguish between genuine planets and asteroids and other objects? There has to be some kind of criterion, though it will always be somewhat arbitrary. In 2006 the International Astronomical Union decided upon just such a set of criteria. The three criteria for being a planet are: it must be in orbit around the Sun, it must be massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity, and it must have cleared the neighborhood of its orbit. Pluto fails this

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last criterion, as does Ceres and the rest of the asteroids, and these are now regarded as dwarf planets. Our best theory of the formation of the Solar System is that a cloud of gas formed and became gravitationally bound with net angular momentum. This cloud gradually flattened out into a pancake shape with a bulge at the center. The bulge condensed under gravitational influences and became the Sun, and the planets formed by accretion in the disc revolving around it and clearing their orbits of remaining debris. But Pluto’s orbit suggests that it didn’t form in this way. Pluto’s orbit is highly eccentric, moving above and below the plane of the ecliptic, and it even sometimes travels inside the orbit of Neptune. Further, it lives in a cloud of icy bodies called the Kuiper Belt. As more and more Kuiper Belt objects were found, it seemed unreasonable to insist that Pluto remain a planet. If Pluto is a planet, so are the other such

objects, and the population of planets grows dramatically. The mnemonic would be hopelessly large. So, Tom, I hope this answers your question, and I hope you enjoyed our little lesson in planetary astronomy. If any of my readers have questions about science or philosophy, please let me know, and I’ll do my best to satisfy your curiosity. v Steve Humphrey has a Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science, with a specialty in the philosophy of physics. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email him at steve@thevoicelouisville.com

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ouisville Visual Art hosted the art[squared] Artist Appreciation Party on June 23 at KORE Gallery as a private event to show their gratitude to the artists who make art[squared] possible. 4

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Ned Bass’ 70th Surprise Birthday Party

Letter from the Editor

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Meet & Greet with Judge Angela McCormick Bisig

art[squared] Artist Appreciation Party