Willy Blackmore was born and raised and continues to live in southeastern
Iowa. In 2005, he helped found Impetus Press where he is co-publisher.
Someday, he may write a novel himself.

Blog Entries by Willy Blackmore

Christoph Buchel's Training Ground for Democracy

Posted May 19, 2008 | 04:58 PM (EST)


The ongoing battle between Swiss artist Christoph Büchel and The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA) has been more than well documented in the press, and critics writing for publications throughout the county have weighed in on either side of this latest round of...

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In a Swoon: A Brief History of Love and Bombing

Posted July 2, 2007 | 10:36 AM (EST)


A man from Bristol that I will certainly never meet almost got me in a lot of trouble in high school. He is only know by the name Banksy, the tag he attaches to his highly recognizable stenciled street art featuring malicious rats, small children unknowingly playing in grave...

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For the Love of All Things Offal

Posted June 27, 2007 | 09:55 AM (EST)


Growing up in Iowa was not exactly a rich experience culinary-wise. While greasy-spoon diners do hold a very big place in my heart, many of the culinary experiences of my youth were a far cry from extraordinary. Take cappuccino, for example. My first was dispensed from a push-button machine in...

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