Musicians Using Music To Make A Difference - Musical Change Maker 2021 Competition Now Open For Entries

The competition runs through August 31, 2021. Prizes will be awarded to 10 contestants and the top ten videos will be featured on the MUSIC SECRETS EXPOSED website and social media outlets

Sylvia Moran of Music Secrets Exposed has announced that the 2021 Musical Change Maker competition is now open for entries.

Throughout history we have seen that music can change the world. In the Internet environment those changes can happen at lightning speed as today, nearly everyone everywhere is connected. It does not matter if it is mental health, violence, suicide, health issues or anything else in the world. The goal behind the Musical Change Maker competition is to help musicians of every kind, at any level, use music to make a difference and to make conversations happen. The competition is a calling to all musical souls with a life purpose driven destiny that will allow musicians to make their mark in the world.

The Musical Changer Maker competition, sponsored by Music Secrets Exposed, is designed to give musicians the chance to explain what their ideas are to make that change.

All submissions require relevant details and a Youtube music link. The top ten videos will be featured on the Music Secrets Exposed website and social media outlets.

The First Place Winner will receive a special Music Secrets Exposed webinar entry and discounted vouchers for musical instrument and equipment of choice vouchers.

Entry can be made by solo artists or groups. Create the musical video for the cause you support together with translated lyrics and submissions, not in English.

No entrance fee or purchase is required. The MSE Contest (“Contest”) is designed for creating an avenue for musically making that change, powered with dynamic compositions, lyrics and rhythm. Entrants submit their musical video for a cause they support

The Top 10 Finalists will have entries uploaded to the Music Secrets Exposed website and shared on all relevant social media sites to boost their fundraising mission and receive discount vouchers for instruments of their choice

The First Place Winner will get a consultation with musical experts in their chosen genre and entrance to free MSE webinar sessions.

By participating in the MSE changemakers competition, entrants agree that they are bound by Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions which are final and binding.

The Contest submission period begins at 12:00 a.m. E.S.T. on June 1st 2021, and ends at 11:59 p.m. E.S.T. on Aug 31, 2021.

Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors and 7 runners up. Also included in the prize lineup will be a “surprise gift of a lifetime”. Full details are available at the website at http://www.musicalchangemakers.com.

“Over the years music has been a personal passion as well as a privilege to share," Moran stated. "I have seen how music creates emotion and motivation for change in society as well as in people’s personal lives. I am sponsoring this competition so as to facilitate an opportunity for novice, intermediate and lower advanced musicians to use their developing talents in a way to help others."

Moran heads up Music Secrets Exposed, a blog that offers ideas, tips and tricks for developing musicians in the achievement of their dream sound. She has been a music tutor for 20 years, tutoring all ages in both piano and music theory. She is a firm believer in a one on one detailed approach, building relationships with students and helping to foster their musical growth. Her mission is to inspire, motivate and encourage a new generation of musicians. She hopes to give a voice to those who are less confident and who wish to explore their own musical dream sound, and to call out those who want to commit to the work involved to achieve their musical dreams.

Music Secrets Exposed offers one on one instruction. Classes fall into three primary categories: Weekly piano classes, music theory classes and Special classes, all offered remotely.

Sylvia is the author of 'Getting Into Tune With Music Theory'. Many amateur musicians sigh at the thoughts of studying music theory as part of their musical training. However, tutors all over the world and music professionals alike agree that it is a vital component to include in music study. In her book, available in ebook formats, readers learn why music theory should be included as part of a well rounded musical education. The book is also available as an audio book.

Sylvia Moran is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at support@musicsecretsexposed.com. Information on the Musical Change Maker Competition is available at https://www.musicalchangemakers.com. The ebook and Audio book versions of ‘Getting Into Tune With Music Theory is available at Amazon and other book retailers. Information on classes and personalized instruction is available at https://www.theworldofpiano.com and https://www.gradedmusictheory.com.

About Sylvia Moran:

Sylvia Moran is an inspiring and passionate music tutor with 20 years of experience. She specializes in one on one instruction in both piano and music theory. She resides in Ireland.

Contact:

Sylvia Moran

https://www.theworldofpiano.com

support@musicsecretsexposed.com

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WWII Planes, Military Romance And Gripping Action In The Engrossing WWII Novel, The New Kids: A Novel of the Air War on the Home Front August-September 1942, By Author Tom Burkhalter

Tom Burkhalter writes dramatic stories in the tradition of James Jones, W.E.B. Griffin and C.S. Forester that share a no-nonsense view towards war and an attention to substance that is extraordinary.

Author Tom Burkhalter has announced the release of a new WWII novel, The New Kids: A Novel of the Air War on the Home Front August-September 1942. The novel is Book 5 in the No Merciful War series. The Kindle version of the book will be available for 99 cents on Amazon through July, 2021.

As The New Kids begins, Jack Davis recovers from tropical fevers. He is released from hospital and, at Hickam Field near Honolulu, meets his brother Charlie and Al Stern, who are recovering wounds sustained in their last combat mission over Rabaul. The three return to the States together.

In Hollywood, California, Jack’s fiancée Irina Aradhana waits for Jack, as she has waited for the years of his service in the Air Corps. She has no intention of waiting much longer.

In Connecticut, across the country from California, Jack and Charlie’s mother Laura Lea Davis waits for the return of her sons, while reliving haunting memories of her own war and lost love.

The reach of the war is now universal, touching everyone, and as the story moves temporarily from the battlefields of the Pacific to the home front, the air war in Europe looms ahead, and any happiness must be snatched from under the threat of the sword.

Burkhalter is lauded for his ability to take readers back in time, placing them squarely into the very center of the action. Edge-of-the-seat airwar scenes are blended with technical and tactical details to create not just a great novel, but also an immersive experience.

All of Burkhalter's books are enhanced by an unparalleled level of technical and historical detail. He maintains a laser-sharp focus on providing the reader with an experience that will take them into the very heart and soul of WWII. In addition to James Jones, W.E.B. Griffin and C.S. Forester, his writing style has been compared to Louis L'Amour, David Baldacci and Vince Flynn.

Burkhalter has received rave reviews for all of his books. Harold Coyle, author of Team Yankee, said, "Brilliant! The books that are part of Tom Burkhalter’s ‘No Merciful War’ series are, without exception, rare gems that are entertaining, historically spot on, and a joy to read. Tom has not only created a cast of characters who are as real as the officers and enlisted men I have had the privilege of serving with, he leaves you wanting to see more of them. Even more impressive is his ability to succinctly depict the tactical and technical aspects of aerial combat. A must read for anyone interested in the Pacific War when victory was far from certain."

Another reviewer said, “Buy it, read it and tell everyone you know. Tom Burkhalter is as good as Clancy and Griffin.” Mark Lardas, writing in the Daily News of Galveston County, wrote of the first book, Everything We Had, that it “feels like a book which could have been written in the 1950s or 1960s by a veteran of the Pacific War.”

Top 500 Reviewer Dee Arr said, "Mr. Burkhalter has an incredible command of airplane knowledge, and is able to describe how each plane works, the sights and sounds one would experience if flying the planes in the book, and even adds items that spice up the action, such as the height when the atmosphere begins to play havoc with the engine and may possibly cause it to stall. This is the author’s five-star element."

A seventh book in the series, working title Gomorrah, is in preparation. No release date as yet, but hopefully it will be available some time between August 31 and December 31 of 2021.

Other books by Tom Burkhalter include:

Everything We Had: a Novel of the Southwest Pacific Air War, November-December 1941

Japan surrounds American possessions in the Philippines with overwhelming force on three sides. The US Army desperately attempts to reinforce the Philippines garrison, but the armed forces of Imperial Japan may attack at any moment. Two brothers, Jack and Charlie Davis, are pilots in the US Army Air Forces. When they are sent to the Far Eastern Air Forces in the Philippines, they must depend on every ounce of courage, training, and skill they have to survive the coming war.

A Snowball’s Chance: a Novel of the Pacific Air War, January-February 1942

The victorious Japanese come south in overwhelming numbers, heading for the rich oil fields of Dutch possessions in Java and Borneo. The Allies send Jack and Charlie Davis and their friends, outnumbered and in obsolescent airplanes at the end of a long vulnerable supply line, to help the British and Dutch attempt to stop the Japanese Army and Navy. As the Dutch say, “Luck to the fighters!”

Boxcar Red Leader: a Novel of the Pacific Air War, May 1942

The Imperial Japanese Navy sails to invade Port Moresby, the last Allied base between the Japanese and Australia. It the Japanese take Port Moresby, Australia’s supply line to the United States will be cut. Jack Davis is sent to Port Moresby to command a flight of untrained young pilots flying a dangerous airplane no one wants, the P-39D Airacobra. Charlie Davis, now flying the B-17E Bronco Buster II, flies dangerous reconnaissance missions looking for the Japanese fleet. The Allies have lost the Philippines and Java. Can they hold Port Moresby?

Thanks for the Memories: a Novel of the SW Pacific Air War July-September 1942

It is July 1, 1942. The United States has been fighting in the Pacific for nearly seven months. The Japanese advance halted west of Australia at the island of Timor, and from Timor the Japanese stage bombing raids on Darwin. In the north, the Japanese hold the former Australian possessions of New Ireland and New Britain, including the town of Rabaul in the north of New Britain. Holding Rabaul gives the Japanese possession of Simpson Harbor, a deep-water port that the Japanese turn into a formidable forward base, swarming with Zeros and antiaircraft weapons. Rabaul begins to earn an evil reputation among the bomber crews of the USAAF and RAAF who fly there.

Shoestring's End: a Novel of the Pacific Air War, Dec 1942 - March 1943

Shoestring’s End begins as the disastrous year of 1942 ends. The Japanese toehold on the northern New Guinea coast, remnant of their advance almost to the gates of Port Moresby, has nearly been wiped out. The Japanese focus their efforts on reinforcing their forward base at Lae, on the Huon Gulf. The mission of the 5th Air Force is to cut off Lae. They must do this while fighting at the end of a shoestring, a supply line ten thousand miles long, using airplanes like the much-patched B-17E Bronco Buster II or the worn P-39D Airacobras of the 35th Fighter Group. New airplanes and new tactics arrive in an uncertain trickle. The Allied infantry, Australian and American, based in New Guinea, are exhausted from fighting and jungle diseases. If the Japanese reinforce Lae, the outcome of the war in the SW Pacific will remain unpredictable.

Tom Burkhalter is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at boxcarred3@gmail.com. All of his books are available at major book retailers. More information is available at his website at http://www.thomasburkhalter.com.

About Tom Burkhalter:

Tom Burkhalter was born in Georgia. His parents could never decide if the first word he ever said was “airplane” or “star”. He lives in Hickory, NC, where he volunteers at the Hickory Aviation Museum and pursues his omnivorous tastes in reading.

Contact:

Tom Burkhalter

http://www.thomasburkhalter.com

boxcarred3@gmail.com

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New Motivational Monday Video Series Episodes Announced By Donna Louis, Award Winning Author Of Miracles Of Direction, Book Of Proverbs And Thriving

Louis is the multi-award-winning author of three inspirational Christian books. Louis’ books reveal God’s desire for our happiness and joy.

Award winning author Donna Louis has announced the June 2021 episode lineup for her new video series, 'Motivational Mondays With Donna'.

Louis hopes to bring words of hope, inspiration, and motivation, delivered via video, that can help us deal with a world in which we are faced with mass shootings, political unrest, and a host of other problems. Faced with such difficulties, it is easy to fall into the traps of anxiety, depression or even hopelessness. In this series, Louis hopes to mitigate that somewhat and wants to let us know that God works in ways we cannot understand. While we might not be willing to see it, there is a plan behind appearances that can lead us to higher and higher levels of self-empowerment.

Subject for segments of Motivational Monday in June 2021 include:

June 7 - Adversity
June 14 - Praise and Worship
June 21 - Integrity
June 28 - The Benefits of Laughter

“In today’s world there is so much upheaval and unsurety that it is mind boggling,” Louis stated. “However, there is one thing we can always be certain of and that is God’s love for us all. He loves us so much that he gave his only son Jesus for all of us. Love must be at the center of all things. This is how we can and should be a beacon of light to the world. We should all be in some form or fashion inspiring, motivating, uplifting each other every day.

“The Bible commands us to do this. “Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:11. “Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.” – Romans 15:2. Have you inspired someone today and given them a reason to believe in themselves and keep going? If not seize the day!”

The new series is available at Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJCieSU2FYdC09F3YNkfzDw

In her latest book, 'Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God', Louis presents the idea that we experience "seasons" in life, in much the same way as nature experiences seasons, with periods of both growth and decline. When we understand that, we come to see that a period of decline is not something permanent, but instead merely foreshadows a period of growth. The book, somewhat similar to the books found in 'Chicken Soup For The Soul' collections, is highly motivational and packed with powerful and engaging stories that give the reader examples of illuminating situations drawn from the lives of both Biblical-era and modern day people

Louis is also the author of 'Book of Proverbs, Wisdom vs. Wilderness', which delves deeply into the timeless human quest for wisdom. As all Christians know, the primary purpose of the Biblical Book of Proverbs is to teach wisdom. The Book of Proverbs provides intellectual depth, insights, and exceptional wisdom on how to live a meaningful, joyful and tranquil life by honoring and respecting God as omnipotent.

'Book Of Proverbs' discusses all chapters in Proverbs 1-31 and brings insight, clarity, and basic meaning to several verses in each chapter. It clarifies why wisdom is not only essential, but mandatory in life, if one hopes to live a blessed life, versus living destitute, empty, or feeling lost or hopeless.

Donna Louis' first book, 'Miracles of Direction, Miracles of Conquest, Miracles of Provision and Miracles of Purpose' helps readers explore miracles both past and present. The book explores biblical miracles that took place while Jesus was here on earth. She then references with miracles that take place on a daily basis in the modern world. She separates these miracles into four categories and presents insightful examples of each type, taken directly from the Bible.

Louis knows her subject well, as she has personally experienced four miracles. As the result of those life-altering experiences, she began an in-depth study of some of Christianity's most well-documented miracles. In her book, she attempts to expand upon and explain both the purpose and the direction of those miracles.

Louis has won a number of industry awards. She was chosen as the winner in the 2018 Top Female Author Awards in the Religion/Philosophy/Spiritual category. Louis was chosen from an international field of contestants by a panel of judges. She was also a winner in the 2018 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Awards.

Louis' recent wins follow three awards in the 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Awards contest (2015, 2016 and 2017), and two nominations in the Top Female Authors Awards.

'Miracles' has received rave reviews from readers. One review called it "amazing, uplifting and inspirational". Another stated, "I was profoundly impressed by the writing."

Several of Donna Louis' recent interviews will be featured a number of times this week on The Authors Show at http://www.theauthorsshow.com.

Donna Louis is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at donnalouisgodsmessenger@aol.com. More information is available at her website. Both books are available at Payhip at http://bit.ly/1jFX4qs, at Barnes and Noble at http://bit.ly/2LECI1h, at Xulon press at http://bit.ly/2P4ezU5 and at Amazon at https://amzn.to/38wW82l. More information is available at her website at http://www.miraclebook.net.

About Donna Louis:

Donna Louis is happily married to her husband of 36 years Patrick Louis and currently resides in Florida. She lives to accomplish the task that God created her for and on a daily basis to follow Proverbs 3:5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

Contact:

Donna Louis

donnalouisgodsmessenger@aol.com

http://www.miraclebook.net

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Breakout Sessions For Corporate Events And Company Meetings Can Greatly Enhance Conference Effectiveness Says Top Motivational Speaker Rocky Romanella

An inspirational keynote speaker and trainer, Romanella is founder and principal of 3SIXTY Management Services, LLC. He has over 40 years of leadership at Fortune 100's and is a leading expert in the development of leadership skills.

A great keynote address can light a fire within an organization that motivates and inspires members of the audience for weeks, months and even years. What is often overlooked however is the opportunities that well-crafted breakout sessions provide. When properly planned and executed, breakout sessions can enhance, reinforce and expand the value of a conference or event. Top motivational speaker Rocky Romanella addressed the value of breakout sessions in a recent newsletter:

"As a Keynote Speaker I clearly understand my responsibility to set the 'key note' for the conference or event," Romanella stated. "I accept this responsibility, as I did as a business leader and CEO, to inspire and unify an audience with a common purpose. I enjoy preparing for the conference by learning about the conference goals and direction. For me, meeting the attendees prior to my keynote is a highlight and helps support and provide direction for the conference purposes and goals. My goal as a leader was to set the tone from the top and as a keynote speaker the same is true; to set the tone for the event and help launch a conference with clarity.

"As much as I enjoy the honor and responsibility of being a Keynote Speaker, I thoroughly enjoy leading and participating in Breakout Sessions. A well-organized breakout session is a perfect opportunity for attendees to share ideas or observations or even raise questions that they might not otherwise share​ or be able to discuss in greater details in the larger group settings.

Event breakout sessions are valuable tools and must be treated with the same energy, preparation and planning as the Keynote Speech and must be focused and purposeful. Without a clear objective, they are time wasters at best, and sources of frustration at worst—for the participants who were looking to be inspired and dig deeper into a topic."

The full text of all of the article is available in the newsletter section at Romanella's website at https://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com/the-value-of-breakout-sessions/.

Rocky has built an entire library of cutting-edge resources, available at his website, to help position ourselves to come out of the pandemic stronger, leaner, faster and to get a jump-start on the Rapid Rebuild process. Those resources include:

LIVE AND VIRTUAL KEYNOTES AND TRAINING - SUPPORT FOR WEEKLY MEETINGS AND CALLS

Rocky has been doing virtual conferences and training sessions with a keen eye on POST COVID and the Rapid Rebuild of our businesses. He can build a program, live or virtual, for any organization. Topics can include any or all of the 23 Leadership Competencies, concepts from the book, Tighten The Lug Nuts: The Principles Of Balanced Leadership, or any topic that might be appropriate.

TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS - A Roadmap For The "Rapid Rebuild"

The book can help position an organization for hyper growth coming out of the pandemic, Rocky can take key concepts from the book to prepare leaders and their teams to hit the ground running as you rapidly rebuild your business. Tighten The Lug Nuts is loaded from cover to cover with practical information that can help leaders become more effective, more productive, and more successful. It is not just another "business leadership book." The deceptively simple concepts, with powerful “How To Messages“ can be utilized by anyone who holds a leadership position - parents, educators, and others. More information is available at http://www.tightenthelugnuts.com.

THE LIST - 23 LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Every item on the list will play a vital role during the Rapid Rebuild of our economy, our businesses and our lives. Any or all of them will be appropriate for virtual meetings, talks or presentations.

PODCASTS LIBRARY

Over 108 podcasts that take a deep dive into Leadership topics. These can be searched by topic, show name or Leadership Competency.

VIDEO LIBRARY

The video library includes training videos, Balanced Leadership videos, Keynote Speaking videos, Tighten The Lug Nuts videos, interviews videos, Coach's Corner videos and much more.

More on leadership skills, virtual keynotes, training sessions, virtual meetings and conferencing calls, training workshops, strategy sessions and general information on the relaunch of the economy is available at Romanella’s website at https://3sixtymanagementservices.com.

As a special incentive for those who are ready for a Rapid Rebuild, Rocky will be offering meeting calls at no charge for those who purchase 20 or more copies of his 5-star rated book on leadership, 'Tighten The Lug Nuts'. Contact Rocky for details at rockyromanella@gmail.com, and or 610-322-0720 to schedule your session.

'Tighten The Lug Nuts - The Principles Of Balanced Leadership' is unlike any business book you have ever read. If you read only one business book this year, this is the book you should read. In 'Tighten the Lug Nuts', Romanella uses his forty-plus years of experience at UPS, and his CEO and Director roles, to explore the ways a true leader can lead any organization and its people to new levels of success. More information on the book is available at http://www.TightenTheLugNuts.com.

With over 4 decades of “boots on the ground” leadership experience, Rocky Romanella is one of the best keynote motivational speakers in the country and internationally. He has spoken in large and small venues all over the US including cities such as Atlanta, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, NYC, Dallas, Chicago, Miami, Houston, LA, Charlotte, and many others. Internationally, he has presented keynotes in Toronto, Mexico City, Milan, London, and Krakow. He is known for creating excitement through his energy, passion, and knowledge, while employing his talents and experience to motivate, inspire and entertain audiences, regardless of size.

Romanella has garnered praise for his ability to connect to a wide range of audiences with his storytelling ability and innate charisma. Richard Snowden, President of Raven House International said, "An engaging speaker and facilitator, Rocky leads business executives to break-through results through break-through thinking." Conrad Swanson, Sr. VP Agency Development of Arpin Van Lines Inc. stated, "Rocky inspired many to look inward and improve the way they operate their businesses and lead their team members."

A winner of the UPS Chairman’s Award for Excellence, Romanella has created a legacy of motivating teams to achieve their best. He pulls in audiences with real life stories from an illustrious career spanning nearly 40 years at one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. Rocky brings leadership expertise in supply chain, logistics and transportation, retail, sales and operational excellence strategy, telecommunications engineering/construction management and installation. Having led many company sales efforts, rapidly building brands, restructuring events, and developing a culture needed to integrate past acquisitions, he inspires audiences to create a unified company with one vision.

Rocky Romanella is available for keynote speaking engagements and media interviews. He can be contacted using the information below or by email at rockyromanella@gmail.com. Full information on 3SIXTY Management Services, more information on keynote speaking and 'Tighten The Lug Nuts' is available at the company website at https://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com.

About Rocky Romanella:

Rocky is the Founder and CEO of 3SIXTY Management Services, LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in Executive Speaking, Leadership Development and Consulting Services. He also serves on the board of Goodman Networks, a leading provider of end-to- end network infrastructure, field and professional services to the wireless telecommunications and satellite television industries.

Rocky is an experienced CEO who led one of the largest rebranding initiatives in franchising history – The UPS Store, revolutionizing the $9 billion retail shipping and business services market.

While leading The UPS Store, the network increased retail unit, same-store sales by 5.8%, outpacing the National Retail Federation results of 4.6% during a recession.

Rocky steered UPS’s entry into the health care industry and created the mantra, “It’s a patient, not a package.®”

He also led the integration of more than 20 acquisitions to improve financial performance, capabilities, and global network footprint.

Through his executive roles and leadership advisory services, Rocky delivers results by developing and implementing his Balanced Leadership Model across enterprise operations. This includes a laser focus on customer needs, employee empowerment and the demands of shareholders.

Rocky has the rare ability to see a clear vision of the changing business landscape, the passion to develop strategies, tactics, and metrics to drive desired results.

Contact:

Rocky Romanella

http://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com

rockyromanella@gmail.com

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Conceptual Art Is The Antithesis Of Genuine Art Says Critic Michelle Marder Kamhi, Author Of 'Bucking The Artworld Tide'

Kamhi is an independent scholar and critic. The author of 'Who Says That’s Art?' and 'Bucking the Artworld Tide,' she also co‑edits 'Aristos' (an online review of the arts) and co-authored 'What Art Is.’

A “monumental public sculpture” was reportedly unveiled recently in New York’s Hudson River, across from the Whitney Museum of American Art, which spearheaded the project.

But if that phrase conjures up things like the Statue of Liberty or ancient descriptions of the fabled Colossus of Rhodes, you are likely to be a bit flummoxed. This “sculpture,” titled 'Day’s End', is nothing like those monumental figures. It consists merely of a few slender stainless-steel pipes tracing the outline of a former storage shed on a New York pier.

If you knew nothing about the piece and happened to catch sight of it from a passing boat or car, you would never guess it was supposed to be a work of art. You’d probably think it was just the framework for some construction in progress. Hardly what one would expect of a “monumental” work of public art.

Monuments, after all, are meant to remind us of something important. To do that, they must stand out in some memorable way. Moreover, public monuments are meant to remind us of someone or something considered important by many people.

Who or what does 'Day’s End' commemorate? According to its creator, David Hammons, it is a monument to Gordon Matta-Clark.

“Gordon who?” you might well ask. For unless you are a contemporary artworld insider, you have probably never heard of him. So here is a brief tutorial.

According to the Guggenheim Museum, Gordon Matta-Clark (1943–1978) is best known for his “temporary works created by sawing and carving sections out of buildings, most of which were scheduled to be destroyed.” He called them anarchitecture.

One of Matta-Clark’s temporary works was called 'Day’s End'. He created the piece in 1975 merely by cutting five large openings in the walls and roof of the abandoned shed that then stood on the Hudson River’s Pier 52.

David Hammons’s 'Day’s End' installation pays tribute to Matta-Clark’s piece by outlining its original dimensions.

Neither piece is your idea of art? You’d be hard pressed to find a purported artworld expert to agree with you.

One notable exception is Michelle Marder Kamhi, author of ‘Bucking the Artworld Tide.’ Alone among her fellow members of the International Association of Art Critics, she argues that installations such as the 'Day’s End' projects are neither “sculpture” nor art of any kind. And in her prior book, ‘Who Says That’s Art?,’ she explains why.

Installations, as Kamhi explains, belong to the bogus postmodernist genre of “conceptual art”—which is, in fact, the antithesis of genuine art. In “conceptual” pieces, the idea for the work is considered more important than its execution. In genuine art, however, the concretization of an idea in a compellingly particular form is paramount. The classically inspired Statue of Liberty is a good example.

Moreover, as Kamhi reports, “conceptual art” was actually recognized as anti-art by its inventors. Ironically, however, such anti-art has triumphed in the contemporary artworld.

Evidently, even the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs—which has expended more than four million dollars in support of the Whitney Museum’s Day’s End fiasco—fails to see the difference between an anti-art “installation” and a work of monumental “sculpture.”

 

Michelle Marder Kamhi is available for media interviews and can be reached through the contact form on her website. All of her books are available through online retailers. For more information, see her website at https://www.mmkamhi.com.

About Michelle Marder Kamhi:

Independent scholar and critic Michelle Marder Kamhi co-edits 'Aristos', an online review of the arts founded as a print journal in 1982, and is the author of ‘Bucking the Artworld Tide’ (2020) and ‘Who Says That’s Art?’ (2014). One of her main interests is art education.

Kamhi previously co-authored 'What Art Is: The Esthetic Theory of Ayn Rand' (Open Court, 2000)—which dealt with all the major arts and was praised by the American Library Association’s Choice magazine for its “well-documented . . . debunking of twentieth-century art . . . and art theory.”

After graduating from Barnard College, Kamhi earned an M.A. in Art History at Hunter College. Before joining 'Aristos' in 1984, she had been an editor at Columbia University Press, where she worked on titles in its distinguished Records of Civilization series. She was also active as a freelance writer and editor. Among her independent projects was 'Books Our Children Read,' a film documenting a constructive approach to resolving communal conflict over controversial literature in public school classrooms and libraries.

Kamhi is a member of the American Society for Aesthetics, the National Art Education Association, the National Association of Scholars, and AICA-USA (the U.S. branch of the International Association of Art Critics).

Articles by her have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Arts Education Policy Review, Academic Questions, and the Journal of Ayn Rand Studies, among other publications.

Kamhi lives in New York City with her husband and colleague, 'Aristos' founder Louis Torres.

Contact:

Michelle Marder Kamhi

https://mmkamhi.com

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