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    Magic of Modern Arts Moments #8

    Hi Everyone, I want to shine a light on an extraordinary group: The Magic of Modern Art Mensches. Some of you may know them already—they are the heart of the Magic of Modern Art mission: to bring about a world where everyone, everywhere experiences the magic and wonder of modern and contemporary art. What began in 2020 as a handful of art lovers meeting after the Conference for Global Transformation (sponsored by Landmark Worldwide) has grown into a vibrant circle of supporters who meet monthly to share ideas, cheer each other on, and actively shape the future of this work. Their impact was especially clear during my recent trip to Charleston,…

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    Magic of Modern Arts Moments #7

    Hi, Everyone! Thank you so much for reading these updates — and extra thanks to those of you who write back with your thoughts, ideas, and encouragement. I absolutely love hearing from you, and your support means the world to me! There’s been a lot happening lately, so here’s a little roundup of the magic. Celebrating Cynthia Cooper’s New Role Robyn and Cynthia Many of you already know Cynthia Cooper, who has been part of our Magic of Modern Art family from the very beginning as one of our wonderful Mensches. I’m thrilled to share that Cynthia has now stepped into a new role as a part-time staff member, taking…

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    Magic of Modern Art Moments #6

    Dear Magic of Modern Art Supporter, This year is flying by! Last week, I attended my first National Art Education Association (NAEA) Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. It was an unforgettable experience. The conference hosted 4,000 attendees and 600 breakout sessions over three packed days. I met only a fraction of those present. The people I did connect with were remarkable—passionate, dedicated, and excited to hear about the Magic of Modern Art.  A major focus was the increased struggle for arts funding and equity in public schools due to the destructive cuts made since #47 took office. Many teachers from red states shared that if they speak out, they risk losing…

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    Magic of Modern Art Moments #5

    Happy New Year! Thank you so much for reading these newsletters. Special thanks to those of you who respond with comments and encouragement.  Even though the time has flown by, 2024 marked a momentous year, including lots of firsts. Here are the highlights.  The first ever Magic of Modern Art Exhibition, Magic of Modern Art Tour, and Art of the Cocktail took place at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art in Marietta, Georgia. The show ran from April through mid-July.  I conducted the first Magic of Modern Art Tour to be sponsored by an organization at the Blanton Museum of Art here in Austin, through the Israeli American Council in…

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    Magic of Modern Art Moments #4

    Hi Everybody! Those travels and engagements that I was telling you about in July have been happening!    Updates: Audiobook: I made a fun discovery today. My wonderful public relations specialist, Harold Nicoll, sent me a draft of the press release announcing  the publication of the audio version of The Magic of Modern Art. I discovered that the audio version is now available on fourteen different platforms! Last time I wrote to you, there were seven.  New York City: Since the last Magic of Modern Art Moments Newsletter, I spent an incredible week in New York City, motivated by the Jenny Holzer installation at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. The…

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    Magic of Modern Art Moments #3

    Greetings! Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter. So much is happening in the world of The Magic of Modern Art! Audiobook: The audio version of The Magic of Modern Art is complete and is now available through these seven retailers, so far: Nook Audiobooks (Barnes and Noble); Spotify, Google Play; Libro.FM; StoryTel; Kobo, Walmart; and Audiobooks.com. It will ultimately be available through thirty-eight online stores.  Austin: I will be conducting a private Magic of Modern Art Tour for Israeli and American Jewish women at the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art on August 8 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Michal Alai, Senior Israel Educator for Shalom Austin,…

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    Magic of Modern Art Moments #2

    Hi! On April 6th, the first ever Magic of Modern Art Exhibition opened at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art in Marietta, Georgia.   This opens up a whole new avenue for fulfilling our mission—a world where everyone everywhere experiences the magic and wonder of modern and contemporary art. It builds credibility and sets a precedent for other museums to follow suit.  Here’s the link and a particularly apt quote from the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art website:   Marietta Cobb Current Exhibition To answer the question of “How does one learn to experience Modern and Contemporary Art?,” this exhibition offers everyone the opportunity to become knowledgeable and passionate about…

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    Magic of Modern Art Moments #1 – The Newsletter

    Let me introduce myself. My name is Robyn Jamison and I’m an artist on a mission. This mission has been the central focus of my life for the past five years and, truth be told, my dream for all of my adult life.   As I reflect on this mission, I find myself wanting to share its unfolding with you. My mission? A world where everyone everywhere experiences the magic and wonder of modern and contemporary art.  Imagine with me what the world would be like if everyone appreciated the art of our time so profoundly that museums and galleries were overflowing, starving artists were a thing of the past, and…

  • Ruminations,  The Magic Of Modern Art: How to Love the Art of Our Time

    The Magic of Modern Art Is at the Publisher! 

    Hooray, hooray! The Magic of Modern Art: How to Love the Art of Our Time has been submitted to the publisher! I hit “send” on Saturday, July 31st at precisely 4:18 pm Central Time. (Let the record show that this fulfilled my promise to have the book complete and sent to the publisher by that day.)  This accomplishment is the culmination of untold hours, days and years of loving labor—and one of which I am most proud.  People Who Contributed When I say untold years, I’m including all the runs I’d made at writing this book starting almost forty years ago! I got really serious about it four years ago.…

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    Inspiring Water Art Find- Thank You, Renee!

    Renee McGivern, one of the most amazing Modern Art Mensches, shared this experience with me a few weeks ago. I found it so inspiring that I asked her if I could share with you—so here it is. “Yesterday, a friend and I visited the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, a sleepy, small college town on the banks of the Mississippi River, just over two hours south of St Paul. It’s stunning. To discover this museum after living in Minnesota all my life is a miracle. The generous, humble collector who established the museum, made his fortune building a local business into a mega-company: Fastenal. Every piece of art had…