This past May, while watching the PBS Newshour, there was a segment about neuro arts. Journalist Jeffrey Brown visited the Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore for PBS’s arts and culture series, CANVAS. One of the topics was the book, ‘Your Brain On Art: How The Arts Transform Us,’ shows both the growth …
Tag: Lumonics
Dec 10
Pre-Lumonics: Post-World War II
After serving in combat in WW II, Mel Tanner enrolled at the Brooklyn Museum Art School under the new G.I. Bill. This photo was on the cover of the 1950-51 School Catalog. Max Beckmann (foreground), Mel Tanner (far right). Mel was a student in Mr. Beckmann’s painting class. Max Beckmann died in 1950. Mel Tanner …
Nov 15
Dorothy Tanner honored on Clocktower Building along with Others
On Nov 1, 2025, a photo of Dorothy Tanner along with many other people who have passed away were part of the Santa Fe Arts District Día de Muertos Community Photo Memorial. Their photos were projected on the Daniels & Fisher Tower (Clocktower) at 16th Street Mall. Click to enlarge for best viewing. …
Oct 15
From the Lumonics Archives: “The Light Fantastic” Exhibit
2010 Dorothy Tanner’s “The Light Fantastic” Exhibit at VERTIGO Art Spaceon Santa Fe Drive in Denver Top Photo: Signage Bottom Photo: One section of the exhibit that faced Santa Fe Drive I remember a lot of nose prints on the windows from people looking in, especially on First Friday! Here is a link to the …


