As the saying goes, some of the best things come in small packages. In the case of Carmel's Winfield Gallery, that idiom could be adapted to read: big things are hidden behind small storefronts. That's hinted at by the whimsical ceramic sculptures by longtime Winfield artist Karen Shapiro displayed in the gallery's tiny window. Who can resist going in to find out what's up with … [Read more...] about For the Love of Art
Archives for Summer 2021
Revealing Carmel’s Design Masterpieces
Local Architects Share their Most Inspirational Structures
Of all the arts, architecture serves the most practical purpose. At its heart, the disciple delivers to humankind one of our essential needs: shelter. Over the centuries, architecture has become more than that, however. It can inspire, it can nurture, it can awe. In the right hands, it makes us feel larger than we are; in the wrong hands, it can also make us feel … [Read more...] about Revealing Carmel’s Design Masterpieces
Back in the Driver’s Seat
Navigating a Course through Car Week Events
This August, car collectors, drivers, designers, restoration experts and enthusiasts will gather in Monterey County to celebrate automotive history and innovation. The annual 10-day collection of events, capped off by the 70th presentation of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, will feel extra special this year, after most happenings took a pandemic-mandated pause in 2020. … [Read more...] about Back in the Driver’s Seat
Glimpses of Carmel’s Past
Uncovering a Collection of Forgotten Photographs (Photographs Courtesy of Cynthia Jeannette Williams)
As a scholar of Early California artists, painter and gallery owner Joaquin Turner is greatly interested in the community of creative souls who defined the bohemian vibe of early 20th century Carmel-by-the-Sea. When Cynthia Williams walked into Turner's Dolores Street gallery with several shoeboxes packed with sepia-toned photos of a dancer posing in various theatrical … [Read more...] about Glimpses of Carmel’s Past
Escape from Hollywood
For years, Carmel residents have pointed to a rocky outcropping jutting into the ocean in the Carmel Highlands, saying "Kim Novak used to live there." She left the beloved home she called "Gull House" nearly four decades ago—but some people leave a lasting impression through their time in a place, much like Clint Eastwood's short stint as mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Novak … [Read more...] about Escape from Hollywood