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Cover image for 'In Situ' Episode 4: The Lock of Saint-Mammès

‘The Lock of Saint-Mammès’ | A Kansas City Love Story

In art terms, In Situ means “in its original place,” a designation for artwork that lives in its place of origin. Think of a mosaic floor among ruins, a fountain sculpture in a park, an installation crafted for a specific venue. Here, In Situ means the story of how a lifetime of art collection leads to…

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Title screen for "In Situ" Chapter 3 "The Croquet Party"

‘The Croquet Party’ | Constructing the Collection

In art terms, In Situ means “in its original place,” a designation for artwork that lives in its place of origin. Think of a mosaic floor among ruins, a fountain sculpture in a park, an installation crafted for a specific venue. This summer, In Situ will mean the story of how a lifetime of art collection…

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Cover image for Chapter 2 of "In Situ" | Restaurant Rispal at Asnieres (Cole Blaise | Flatland)

‘Restaurant Rispal at Asnières’ | Like Flying Over a Mountain

In art terms, In Situ means “in its original place,” a designation for artwork that lives in its place of origin. Think of a mosaic floor among ruins, a fountain sculpture in a park, an installation crafted for a specific venue. This summer, In Situ will mean the story of how a lifetime of art collection…

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Paintbrushes thick with paint and the words "In Situ"

‘Man With A Pipe’ | Where They Won’t Be Lonely Anymore

In art terms, In Situ means “in its original place,” a designation for artwork that lives in its place of origin. Think of a mosaic floor among ruins, a fountain sculpture in a park, an installation crafted for a specific venue. This summer, In Situ will mean the story of how a lifetime of art collection…

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"Rightfully Sewn"

Rightfully Sewn | Designing a Garment District Revival

Is Kansas City’s Stockyard District poised to be our next Garment District? Rightfully Sewn’s Jennifer Lapka thinks so, and she’s playing her part in making that happen. Rightfully Sewn is focused on revitalizing the Kansas City garment and fashion scene — a once thriving industry here — by training at-risk women as seamstresses and placing them in apprenticeships. Lapka says it’s…

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