Life Raft

Life Raft

Life Raft is a biweekly newsletter of art appreciation in 300 words or fewer. Writers from all over the world share stories of how art has helped them navigate life. Edited by James J. Uebbing.

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A.J. Bermudez on seeing through Renoir's eyes.

Aug 30

Steven Tagle on Paul Thek's "meat pieces" and the reassurance of grotesque sensuality.

Aug 2

To Hold a Child

Teresa H. Janssen on the benediction of Eavan Boland's "Night Feed."

Jul 5

Art Saved My Life

Russell Dawson on art as a path to an authentic life.

May 10

American Graffiti

Mason K Brown on the colors of the moving American landscape.

Apr 5

Beyond the Peak

Joe Koch on late style and staying present with impermanence.

Dec 14, 2022

Small Acts; Huge Consequences

Dian Parker on the timelessness of Jean Giono. "Sharing these fraught times with Jean Giono’s wisdom and genius buoys me."

Oct 26, 2022

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