jacdewittDec 24, 20211 minRat RodsPublished in The American Poetry Review Volume 40 No. 6 An excerpt: In the 1997 Kirk Jones, a graphic designer, and Jay Ward, an art...
jacdewittDec 24, 20211 minLarry Watson: PainterPublished in The American Poetry Review Volume 40 No. 2 An excerpt: During the week of July 20th 2010, the New York Times noted the...
jacdewittDec 23, 202112 minMemories are Made of This: Jimmy Karcher's FordIn the mid Fifties, when I was in my early teens, the streets of Stamford, Connecticut seem to be invaded by a whole new class of car....
jacdewittNov 22, 20211 minDid you miss my Kustom Kulture lecture?Thank you to Northeastern for recording our talk about customizing cars as a form of art. Here's a recording of the full talk for anyone...
jacdewittNov 3, 20211 minCool Cars, High Art: The History of Custom Car CultureHot rods and custom cars are powerful symbols of rebellion, invention, and a high-octane lifestyle that has continued to evolve for most...