PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The heroin epidemic that has been taking the lives of teenagers for years is creeping into even younger age groups and putting pressure on the nation's schools to keep a fast-acting overdose antidote within reach of every nurse and teacher.
Theo Jansen introduced Strandbeest to the Peabody Essex Museum in the historic sea port city of Salem, Massachusetts. Now the PEM would like to introduce his "beach-animals" to you. This Saturday, the Museum, recognized by Child magazine as one of the nation's top 10 museums for kids, hosts an all day family festival and "hack-a-thon" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jansen hopes that the Beests, as they are affectionately called, will perpetuate creativity. He sees their sculptural essence as a bridge between art and science. Created from pale yellow PVC tubing, black and white zip ties, white sail cloth and empty lemonade bottles, these enormous, futuristic animals do, indeed, challenge and enthrall at the same time.
