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Artists sometimes make mistakes in their work, and sometimes these mistakes can open a vista to a number of new possibilities. Many mistakes may never be known, but some that are known include a flawed Robert Rauschenberg print that won a prize, and the accidental discovery by Man Ray of 'rayographs.'

Artists often have been inspired by travel and exotic locations, and with such locations becoming increasingly accessible the influence of other cultures are having a greater impact on art. Favorite travels of 11 artists are described.

Museum officials from around the country discuss the procedures and decision-making processes involved in acquiring works of art that are on the 'cutting edge.' Most of the officials agree that personal feeling about a work are important when it comes to choosing art with lasting quality.

A studio visit has an inside allure, a certain romance, and a venerated history as it offers treasures that are unlikely to be encountered in a gallery. The visit's success depends on the ability of all involved to read one another's signals and it is suggested that following certain rules of etiquette can make the experience more satisfying for both host and guest.

ARLENE RAVEN cut a complex swath through the world before she died this past summer on August 1. Indeed, she was an activist as 'pluralistic' as the 1970s feminist art [...]

The article focuses on the women's art movement in New York City between 1969 and 1975. The author discusses various women's art organizations that were active at the time, including the Ad Hoc Committee of the Art Workers Coalition, Women in the Arts, and the Women's Interart Center, explores how feminism influenced the art scene, and explores a protest that was held at the Whitney Art Museum demanding 50 percent representation of women and minorities.