How does he do it? Examining the work of Justin Marable
How does local artist Justin Marable create his works of art? Discover two of the techniques he uses to create his images.
Zan Popp
I am your friendly neighborhood Curator and Collections Manager. I joined the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery in 2003 and enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for art and history with all of our visitors.
Contact Zan at zpopp@tscpl.org
Zan's Posts
Big Air Package, new work by Christo
Big Air Package, the newest project by the renowned artist Christo is on display this year at the Gasometer in Oberhausen, Germany.
The Great Gala at The Great Overland Station
Embrace your inner flapper and join Topeka as we celebrate the end of The Big Read with our Gatsby inspired Great Gala.
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I
“The Lady in Gold” by Anne-Marie O’Conner is a wonderfully written tale of suspense. O’Connor divides this book between art patron, Adele Bloch-Bauer, the artist Gustav Klimt and his unforgettable masterpiece, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I.
Are video games art?
Are video games art? The Museum of Modern Art in New York says “Yes”.
Explore our local parks and museums
Spend some time this month exploring a museum or park with a friend, a loved one, a family member or your children.
Sketchbooks: What’s in yours?
To each artist a sketchbook is a way of capturing ideas – there are no rules. What do you capture in your sketchbooks?
Tunnel Books: An Easy Step-by-Step
With the help of various how-to books in the library’s collection (and my determination to keep trying), I present to you… my simple step-by-step photo essay: Zan and the three paged tunnel book.
Elven Magic: What Happens When The Gallery Doors Close
What really happens between exhibits at the Sabatini Gallery? Here are some sneak-peek images of what we are doing to get ready for the next exhibition.
Meet the Artists
My Museum Addiction
Museums are my hobby. I love visiting as many as I can whenever I travel. They tell the stories of our communities. However deep in recesses of their gift shops and bookstores lurks my undiagnosed addiction.
