Bird Kites: RaptorsAuthor: Shelly, October 7, 2010
A new exhibition, "Birds, Birds, Birds" has just been installed at The World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington. It is an exhibit of "Western" bird kites, and is quite timely. Fall bird migration is at its peak on north-south flyways across the globe, and Washington State is a major …
Tags: France, Japan, United States, Historical, Figure
Gloria StuartAuthor: Ali, October 7, 2010
"Haiku I Never Sent My Lovers" Excerpted From Gloria Stuart’s masterwork "Flight of the Butterfly" Dangle kites with me, Perhaps the butterfly kind, And I will kiss you! My butterfly kite Will fly high and far away — You may come along. My soft wings await My true love’s nakedness …
Tags: United States, Art,
Who is the Nantucket Kiteman?Author: Shelly, September 8, 2010
Who is the Nantucket Kiteman? This is the question I was asking myself after photographing and cataloging a beautiful sewn cloth 8-pointed star stamped with this moniker. The answer: Al Hartig. Image of front of star kite 2010-08-K-01744. (click image for larger version)
Tags: United States, Commercial, Flat
Burning Man: White outs, downpours, sunshine, and windAuthor: Scott, September 8, 2010
Driving on to the Black Rock Desert, plumes of dust greeted us from a distance. Little did we know that we would soon be in a full-fledged dust-storm; visibility zero, fine dust everywhere, and all movement stopped. The Department of Tethered Aviation (DOTA) camp was centrally located, so finding our …
Tags: United States, Art,
Dragons and centipedes and bird feathers, oh my!Author: Shelly, August 11, 2010
Many Chinese kites come in a box that is just the right size. In the DF collection there are many such boxes, and you never know what you will find inside. Centipede kite box (click image for larger version) This week, I opened a pretty green and blue fabric-covered box …
Tags: Peoples Republic of China, Cultural, Accessory, Figure
Overlooked Kite ForumAuthor: Scott, August 11, 2010
The Drachen Foundation prides itself on the idea that kites are a powerful teaching tool and our number one job is to take that tool to places it’s never been.
Tags: United States, Art,
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Like an Infestation of Insects
Author: Ali, August 11, 2010
Come to one of the world’s most loved kite festivals in Long Beach, Washington and join 100 Revolution sport kite fliers of all ages and skill levels, flying together on the beaches. This is another REV MEGA FLY and will feature the likes of team iQuad, the Decorators from England, …
Tags: United Kingdom, United States, Commercial, Sport
AKA Logo RevealedAuthor: Shelly, July 2, 2010
Sometimes it’s easy to take for granted the development of things we see or work with often. Logos are like that. They are widely recognizable symbols of an organization or company and when they are well designed, they are lasting and they become an integrated part of our lives. The …
Tags: United States, Historical,
MusingAuthor: Scott, July 2, 2010
I’ve started in a new direction, artistically, and it is directly related to the Foundation’s archive and collection. I was inspired many years ago by the kites made by Stormy Weathers. His victory star and similar designs were almost always the first kites up and last ones down, regardless of …
Tags: Mexico, United States, Art, Historical, Bowed, BoxCellular, Flat
Kites with Eyes: Malaysian WauAuthor: Guest Blogger, June 3, 2010
Post by Marina Hernandez, Collections Intern With its delicate paper form and its intricate floral designs, the Malaysian Wau kite is visually enchanting. Despite its beauty, the Wau is far from passively decorative. Steeped in history and tradition, Wau fly high and gracefully, producing a humming sound created by a …
