Cutting Edge: Evolution of the Knife Exhibit at Canton Museum of Art

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The Canton Museum of Art (Canton, Ohio) will be holding an exhibit titled 'Cutting Edge: Evolution of the Knife' from September 3 to October 28, 2012. The featured artist are Russ Andrews, Eddie Baca, John Bartlow, Nelson Begeot, Don Bell, Brett Bennett, David Broadwell, Vince Evans, Anders Hogstrom, Dillon Horton, John Lewis Jensen, Matthew Lerch, Jerry McClure, Daniel McMullen, Rich McDonald, Mardi Meshejian, Mike Mooney, Stephen Olszewski, Fred Ott, Todd Rexford, and Richard Rogers. The exhibit is free to the public.

In addition, there will be a knifemaking demonstration by JS Rich McDonald and myself on Friday, September 7, from 2 pm to 7 pm. The demonstration is free to the public and will be held outside on the Museum grounds. This event coincides with a monthly Canton event called First Friday, which includes open galleries and restaurants, entertainment and children’s activities.

Here is a link to the exhibit announcement on the museum's website:
http://www.cantonart.org/198

Here is the museum's address:
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Avenue North
Canton, Ohio 44702

Brett
 
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nice info to know Brett. Wondered what you have been up to as it has been about 10 years since we last visited. Are the makers offering knives for sale also?

For some that may not have seen Brett's knives, here is one

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What a terrific way to bring awareness of custom knives to the general public - wish I could attend.
 
We're really excited about the exhibit and the reaction so far has been positive. People are really surprised by the artistry and craftsmanship that went in to these knives and I'm glad to have the opportunity to change attitudes towards knives. I was fortunate to have a connection at the museum who pitched the idea to the Board, who approved the exhibit. Also, John Lewis Jensen was immensely helpful due to his experience with this type of thing. And, the makers were all extremely easy to work with and I thank them for their participation.
The majority of the knives are for sale, however, they won't be marked as such in the exhibit. Anyone who is interested in purchasing a knife would need to inquire with the museum staff.
I'll try to get some decent pictures of the exhibit and demonstration and post in a the coming weeks.
Murray, I'll send you an email to catch up on things.

Brett
 
Brett,
Thank you for pulling this together. I can't tell you how honored I am to be included. Wish I could attend the opening.
Best wishes for a successful and well-attended exhibit. I look forward to hopefully seeing the other art through the forum.
Cheers!
Mike
 
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An exhibition of this sort is most timely, and will hopefully be
very well received. The san-mai Bison, attached, will be part
of the exhibit.
I hope this will be the first of many to come.

Hats off to all who put in the time, effort, and creative energy
needed to pull this off.
 
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With all the interest I have in art I can't even remember the museum when I lived there back in the late '60s .Looks like an interesting place now. I hope the exhibit goes well .I see they also have a hammer in !
 
I just got home from the exhibition and must say IT WAS GREAT.....There were some really GREAT knifes on display and a few people looking around at them, It was almost closing time when I got there but the man at the ticket counter was really pumping the knife exibit and even mentioned the little hammer in that they had on friday. All the knifes were of very fine quality and crftsmanship. Mr Bennett had a couple REALLY NICE knifes on display, the one with the angled bolsters was fantastic..... Of all the knifes there, there is one that really stood out to me and that is the Damascus bowie from Mr Russ Andrews..OH MY WHAT A KNIFE..That was probably one of the nicest bowies I have ever seen, I stood there for 15 minutes and was just Amazed at the quality of that knife, Well done Mr Andrews.
 
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