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2008 Issues

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Issue #20: December '08

Copper Holiday Ornaments: Reflecting the Warmth of the Season: This holiday, decorate your home with handcrafted ornaments that celebrate the art of copper.

Also in this Issue: Explore the work of sculptor Jill Nooney,  get a look inside the National Music Museum, meet copper alchemist Kenneth Griswa, find copper events, and more.

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Issue #19: November '08

Sculptor J. Seward Johnson, Jr.: Life, Cast in Bronze: J. Seward Johnson, Jr., with his realistic portrayals of the mundane, continues to explore the surreal world between art and life through his renowned bronze works and contributions to the sculpture world.

Also in this Issue: Discover the copper prints of Paul Revere, learn the history of Aunt Holly's Copper Cookie Cutters, meet the art of the Metal Peddler, find copper events and more.

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Issue #18: October '08

Discovering Alexander Calder's Wearable Sculpture Jewelry: Calder Jewelry shows this artist’s vividly imaginative approach to form, showcasing the versatility of copper and brass.

Also in this Issue: Discover the chasing art of metal artist Alan Jones, see the whimsical bronze world of Dr. Seuss, learn about Lowitz & Co.'s bronze tiles, find copper events, and more.

Swirly Rings
Issue #17: September '08

Artists Give New Life to Recycled Copper: With today’s focus on going green, many contemporary copper artists are using recycled copper for its beauty and flexibility.

Also in this Issue: Learn about the great liberty bell dupe, view the art of Tina Gasperson, discover the Lanterns of Cape Cod, find copper events, and more.

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Issue #16: August '08

Contemporary Furniture Designers Turn to Copper: Contemporary furniture designers are turning to copper, brass and bronze furniture designs to brighten up modern decor.

Also in this Issue: Discover the chemistry of copper artist Cheryl Safren, get an inside look at historic Coppertown Mining Museum, learn about the family legacy of Pomegranate Metals, view the early brass jewelry of artist Alexander Calder, find copper events, and more.

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Issue #15: July '08

Shedding Light on the Legacy of Tiffany: Louis Comfort Tiffany, founder of the Tiffany Studio legacy, relied on copper to make these extraordinary lamps which soon become one of the most coveted collectibles of our time.

Also in this Issue: Discover the historic work of the Copper Lantern Lighting Gallery, step inside America's first sculpture garden, celebrate the elements with the copper jewelry of Lavelle Foos, find copper art events and more.

Bruce Snyder Copper Garden Stake
Issue #14: June '08

Copper Art Shines in the Garden: Contemporary copper artisans bring a touch of whimsy and movement to the garden with imaginative and functional copper art.

Also in this Issue: Discover the ancient art of copper jewelry, the work of coppersmith Walter Massey and celestial copper Artist Phil Gauthier, the latest exhibition at Ch'i Contemporary Fine Art, copper events, and more.

Elvis TV Land Statue
Issue #13: May '08

Public Sculpture Series Bronzes Notable TV Icons: From The Fonz to the Bewitching Samantha, this ongoing bronze sculpture series commissions local bronze artists to honor classic television’s pop icons.

Also in this Issue: Go inside the studio of Yoshiotomo Saito, learn about the historic roots of Valley Bronze foundry, discover the ancient art of lost wax casting, get a sneak peak at the newly promised Robert H. Smith bronze collection, find copper events, and more.

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Issue #12: April '08

The NSS: Preserving the Legacy of Sculpture: The oldest association of its kind in the United States, the National Sculpture Society continues to raise the standards for sculptors around the world.

Also in this Issue: Discover the rich history of Revere Copper, the colorful copper work of jewelry artisan Debra Weld, meet America's largest producer of bronze baby shoes, and read the latest on the International Sculpture Center's upcoming Public Sculpture conference.

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Issue #11: March '08

The Revived Art of Brass and Bronze Marine Hardware: Although originally an unsung art by early pattern makers, contemporary restorative artists continue the tradition of casting beautifully ornate hardware fittings from the copper age of sailing.

Also in this Issue: Learn about the copper vitreous enameling of Tanya Garvis, the Geddy's Foundry's colonial roots, the bronze and copper works of sculptor John Sanders, the National Sculpture Society's 75th Juried Exhibition, and more.

copper hairpin
Issue #10: February '08

Copper Inspires Contemporary Jewelry Designers: These contemporary jewelry artists look to copper and its alloys to create wearable art pieces that are redefining the jewelry industry.

Also in this Issue: Discover the Art of printmaker Rochelle Toner, the latest bronze exhibit at the Barry Friedman Gallery, the inspired forms of sculptor David Hostetler, and the truth behind the Statue of Liberty's true copper weight.

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Issue #9: January '08

The Lee Robertson Method of Copper Arts: Artist Lee Robertson influenced a new wave of copper artists with his innovative copper methods and inspiring views of the world.

Also in this Issue: Discover Janet Cunniffe-Chieffo's copper canvas still lifes, New Bedford's reclaimed cupola copper jewelry, early copper tool history, a new American bronze exhibit at the Met, copper events and more.

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