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In Zen Buddhism a KOAN is a mantra that reveals the inadequacy of logic for reaching enlightenment, it is also A Bold Vision for new ways of living and working together.
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A Portrait of the Artist as a Patchwork of Archetypes
Carefully curated from a lifetime of creative contemplation, this collection of a.m. stein’s original works is both fun and thought-provoking.
Its pages poetically meld ageless ideals with a collection of whimsical drawings designed to provoke, delight, and inspire the reader.
KOAN Konversations
Dig deeper into the bold ideas behind the KOAN concept below…
Hurt Enough to Heal
When a gunman took the lives of 10 people at a grocery store in Boulder, CO on March 22, I was in the middle of...
Portrait of the Artist
Portrait of the artist as entirely subsumed into their art
In the Footsteps of Basho
Now the swinging bridge Is quieted by creepers Our tendrilled life ~Matsuo Basho In November, I am taking the next...
About the Artists
Learn more about Jen and Alex and the creative journey that brought KOAN to life.