A Minute With: Street artist Mark Jenkins BERLIN (Reuters) - American street artist Mark Jenkins's human sculptures staged in provocative poses in the middle of cities have proved so uncannily life-like they have sparked calls from passersby to the ambulance service or the police. Dressed casually in a black baseball cap, baggy trousers and sneakers, the softly spoken Jenkins told Reuters he started his career by placing a figure in a ... 'Chronicle' wins weekend box office Film critic Mark Jenkins gave the new sci-fi thriller "Chronicle" only two stars in his review Friday, writing that "a pretty good idea for a sci-fi thriller is undermined by hastiness - and by the pretense that it was mostly shot by one of its protagonists." Read full article >> Indians' Jenkins signs with Southern Arkansas; Reed to Navarro College A pair of Jacksonville High School seniors, Mark Jenkins and William Reed, became the latest in a long line of Indian student-athletes to earn the opportunity to play football at the next level. 'Mr. Foster': A Man And His Buildings Renowned British architect Norman Foster, known for grand modernist structures in international locales, gets the star treatment in a new documentary. Critic Mark Jenkins says a character as controversial as Foster deserves a less reverent look. PHOTOS: The Creepy Sculptures That Have Been Freaking People Out From Baltimore To Barcelona Sculptor Mark Jenkins wanted to think outside the studio. Four white walls weren't enough for him to display his work. "I wanted to turn the city into a stage that absorbs passersby, dogs, pigeons, etc," Jenkins said via e-mail. PHOTOS: The Creepy (But Cool) Sculptures That Have Been Freaking People Out From Baltimore To Barcelona Sculptor Mark Jenkins wanted to think outside the studio. Four white walls weren't enough for him to display his work. "I wanted to turn the city into a stage that absorbs passersby, dogs, pigeons, etc," Jenkins said via e-mail. Don't call 911: The disconcerting sculptures causing panic on the streets American artist Mark Jenkins, 41, travels the world placing sculptures of people stuck in the most uncompromising of positions in busy urban areas. Gate City ready to proceed on water projects GATE CITY — Gate City town officials say they are ready to move forward with water improvements funded by just over $2 million in state grants after submitting mandatory audit information to the Virginia Department of Health. Kid Rock's shirts not always 'Made in Detroit' The spotlight was on Detroit this weekend, thanks to Chrysler's feel good Super Bowl ad starring Clint Eastwood, which celebrated the Motor City's recovery. Singer Kid Rock's clothing company, Made in Detroit , considers itself apart of the Michigan city's revival. Read full article >> Ferris Bueller vs. 'Ferris Bueller': How the movie scenes compare to the Super Bowl Honda commercial By now, we've all seen the Matthew Broderick, Ferris Bueller-riffing Honda commercial that aired during Sunday's Super Bowl. As a matter of fact, we've probably seen it at least as many times as Bueller called in sick during his second semester of senior year. (" Nine times?" "Nine times. ") Read full article >>
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